The Glocalization of Early Childhood Curriculum

Philip Hui Li, Jennifer J. Chen

The Glocalization of Early Childhood Curriculum
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
26 August 2024
Pages
160
ISBN
9781032229515

The Glocalization of Early Childhood Curriculum

Philip Hui Li, Jennifer J. Chen

With empirical evidence and theoretical critique, this book unveils the myths and debates (e.g., child-centeredness versus teacher-directedness) about early childhood curricula, revealing their unique social, cultural, and historical roots.

Analyzing globally advocated early childhood curricula and ideologies, such as the developmentally appropriate practice, the child-centered approach, constructivism, and globalized childhood, this book argues that the direct adoption of these contextually bound approaches in local environments may be inappropriate if social and cultural compatibility is lacking. The authors then examine how early childhood curricula may be implemented in a hybrid form. Featuring case studies from American and Chinese contexts, this book offers insights and recommendations for the future development and redeployment of early childhood curriculum studies and practices in a post-truth era.

This volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students of early childhood education and comparative education, as well as for key education stakeholders.

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