Synopses & Reviews
Its clear style and comprehensive coverage make this book an important resource for those researching child care and education practices in the European Union' - NNEB News
This book would be a useful quick reference addition to the library of anyone interested in international issues in education' - International Journal of Early Years Education
This study provides rigorous and incisive analysis of the data in relation to the conditions existing in each of the member states included in the work' - Studies in Education
The book is accessible and informative, with a wealth of data which are clearly presented. It will be useful to further and higher education courses for all adults who work with young children' - Educational Psychology
This book is written by leading representatives in the field of early childhood from eight European countries - Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. The contributors provide an analysis of the history, philosophy and politics of the forms of provision for young children in their own countries, and the extent to which that provision is deemed to be educational in its general aims.
Synopsis
Its clear style and comprehensive coverage make this book an important resource for those researching child care and education practices in the European Union' - NNEB News
This book would be a useful 'quick reference' addition to the library of anyone interested in international issues in education' - The International Journal of Early Years Education
This study provides rigorous and incisive analysis of the data in relation to the conditions existing in each of the member states included in the work' - Studies in Education
The book is accessible and informative, with a wealth of data which are clearly presented. It will be useful to further and
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-183) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-183) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-183) and index.
Table of Contents
Young Europeans / Tricia David -- Nursery education in Belgium / Jacqueline Andries and Tricia David -- Provision for preschool children in Denmark / Karin Vilien -- Preschool education in France / Madeleine Goutard -- Early childhood education and care in Germany / Hedi Colberg-Schrader and Pamela Oberhuemer -- Preprimary education in Italy / Lucio Pusci -- Provision for preschool children in Spain / Teresa Aguado Odina -- Early childhood care and education in Sweden / Monica Bergman -- Educating children under 5 in the UK / Tricia David -- Overview : issues and implications / Tricia David.