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Diversities in Early Childhood Education

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Diversities in Early Childhood Education is a comprehensive collection edited by leading experts in early childhood and multicultural education. It bridges theory, research, and practice to showcase inclusive, equitable teaching methods aimed at advancing social justice in early years education. The book explores diverse aspects such as ability, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, and sexual orientation, providing insights into improving educational experiences from birth to grade three.
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This book is ideal for graduate students, educators, and professionals in early childhood, multicultural, special education, literacy, and bilingual teaching. It suits those seeking to deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion to improve educational outcomes for young children.

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Drawing from the current literature on ability, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, languages, race, and sexual orientation, this book presents a forward-looking account of how diversity could improve the educational experience of children from birth to grade three.

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This collection, edited by leaders in the field of early childhood and multicultural education, is a valuable resource for those studying and working with young children.

Chapters emphasise the relationship between theory, research, and practice, and provide illustrations of equitable and inclusive practices that move us toward social justice in the critical field of early childhood education.

Drawing from the current literature on ability, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, languages, race, and sexual orientation, the book presents a forward-looking account of how diversity could improve the educational experience of children from birth to grade three.

Diversities in Early Childhood Education offers a comprehensive view on nurturing diversity, providing essential insights that are crucial for advancing equity in education.

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  • Diversities in Early Childhood Education
    This collection, edited by leaders in the field of early childhood and multicultural education, is a valuable resource for those studying and working with young children. Chapters emphasise the relationship between theory, research, and practice, and provide illustrations of equitable and inclusive practices that move us toward social justice in the critical field of early childhood education. Drawing from the...
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The book is highly recommended for its culturally responsive approach, encouraging educators to rethink diversity in teaching, policy, and programming with shared community ownership. Praised by Teachers College Record for inspiring adaptations of 'best' practices based on community expertise, it is considered suitable for graduate-level studies and as a supplementary text in courses on diversity, special education, literacy, and bilingual education.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415957137

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 8 Tables, black and white; 26 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Edited by A. Lin Goodwin
  • Edited by Celia Genishi

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 521g

Pages: 308

About the Author

Celia Genishi is Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia.

A. Lin Goodwin is Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia.

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