Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Early Childhood

′Expert contributors from around the world are found throughout this book, making it essential reading for all those studying on early years courses′
-Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator

Well recveived by students, thought provoking and valuable when preparing their assessments. -- Audrey Isherwood * drupal *
An interesting range of issues and emerging theoretical applications in contemporary and cross-cultural practice.
The book as a whole reminds us of the inter- dependence of global citizenship and futures for all our children to be educated in respectful learning environments for holistic development. -- Dr Estelle Martin * drupal *
Wide range of current topics make this a suitable text for many students who need to gain a greater understanding of the cultural and international perspectives impacting on current EY -- Dr Julie Brierley * drupal *
What a well structured book. It is easy to read and use for students learning. The Cross- Cultural perspectives given in the book are wide and challanging. I will certainly use this book in education. -- Elin E. Odegaard * drupal *
Excellent text that has a range of relevant, interesting and thought provoking chapters for anyone studying a Masters. -- Miss Alyson Lewis * drupal *
This is a fantastic book for those studying comparative education or different childhoods. The text identifies British cultural perspectives as well as global. The perspectives in this text are varied but in sufficient depth to make this recommended reading for our students on the BA (Hons) Child Development and Education. -- Miss Jo Button * drupal *
gives good insight into the different perspectives around the world - shows how these different perspectives are put into practice, offering opportunities for reflection on own practice.
used with contemporary issues and researching early years′ settings modules -- Miss Maria Cruickshank * drupal *
An really essential read for any module that has a focus on the global -- Miss marie bradwell * drupal *
An insightful book - however more detail and direct links to and from varying countries early years′ curriculum is greatly missed in this inclusive book. -- Miss MARIE JENKINS * drupal *
One of several similar texts which is useful for providing students with choice of their background reader. -- Mr Patrick Meehan * drupal *
A fascinating text which will suit Honours level students and beyond in the subjects of Early Years, Childhood Studies, and sociological studies around children. -- Mr Steven Burton * drupal *
A good book to help put current thinking in perspective -- Mrs Anita Williams * drupal *
Great for our International Perspectives of education module for BA Hons students. A recommended read for students to develop thier understanding and acknowledgement of Early Education across the world. Chapter 4 is particularly interesting where comparisons of children′s perceptions of classroom are discussed. -- Mrs Caroline Guard * drupal *
This book explores key issues in relation to ECEC internationally Moreover it highlights the importance of engaging with and listening to children so as to provide positive learning encounters wherever they are. -- Mrs CHRISTINA ABU-HELIL * drupal *
Useful diagrams and pictures of children′s work. A variety of topics addressed that are new and refreshing. -- Mrs Claire Pescott * drupal *
This is a fantastic text that has covered a cross range of international perspectives, global issues within the field of early and school education.

Highly recommended -- Mrs Era Singh * drupal *
We are using an alternative text. -- Mrs Gail Parker * drupal *
Covers a wide range of Early Childhood issues from a range of international perspectives. A very useful book for Early Childhood Students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level -- Mrs Heather Macdonald * drupal *
A super read for budding early years practitioners as the context of theory is supported by observational evidence. This book reaches the core matter of early years education in its widest sense and does so in a straight forward but captivating way. It then goes on to making comparable perspectives with other nations. -- Mrs Karen Smith * drupal *
A useful text for expereienced practitioners who are able to engage well with independent study. This book looks very widely at early years appraoches beyond the typical and provides comparisons which are helpful in developing critical thinking about the impact of culture and time on how early years approaches have developed in different countries. -- Mrs Kate Hulm * drupal *
This book gives some very interesting perspectives not always considered. Focus is brought very much back to the child with all theories coming from there written in an approachable way palatable for student audiences. -- Mrs Kathryn Peckham * drupal *
This book has not arrived , i am still waiting . -- Mrs Lenka Walker * drupal *
This book became the key text for my Foundation Degree students studying a module on the international perspectives on early years education. -- Mrs Liana Beattie * drupal *
A good addition to any module related to international perspectives in education. -- Mrs MINE TANA * drupal *
Presenting alternatives to the UK a chance to explore different curricula and pedagogical imperatives. -- Mrs Nikki Fairchild * drupal *
As culture is an issue in many areas including child care this book enables you to look at different issues and understanding why cultures behave the way they do. Interesting book. -- Mrs Pamela Canning * drupal *
This text offers an excellent range of insights into current topics within the global field of early childhood, embracing multiple perspectives and of real interest to students and fellow lecturers alike. -- Mrs Sally Tazewell * drupal *
I will be recommending this book for a new course starting in September, Appropriate for 3rd year students and beyond. The text is well organised and covers a wide range of early childhood issues from a range of international perspectives. Contributions are including from highly regarded international authors. The Cross- Cultural perspectives given in the book are wide and challenging. -- Mrs Sharon Colilles * drupal *
The book is well organised and covers a wide range of Early Childhood issues from a range of international perspectives. -- Mrs Svetlana Shivacheva * drupal *
Very easy to read useful reference for comparative study assignments -- Mrs Tracey Edwards * drupal *
This is an excellent book which attempts o address a number of hitherto unexplored areas in early years academic writing. Essential reading for levels 4-6 on our BA (Hons) degree. -- Ms Dilva Porter * drupal *
This is for a new course being developed and is one I can see being recommended reading when the course is fully functioning -- Ms Juliet Radford Hayes * drupal *
One of the core texts for supporting International Perspectives module. -- Ms Kathy Piercey * drupal *
Accessible with a broad range of perspectives. Well laid out with clear summaries and opportunities for students to reflect upon practice -- Ms Yasmin Stefanov-King * drupal *