What Makes This Text Stand Out?
- Wholistic & Inclusive: Honours the whole child—spiritually, emotionally, socially, and culturally.
- Grounded & Global: Blends Indigenous knowledge, Canadian context, and global perspectives.
- Practical & Reflective: Offers real-world strategies, reflective prompts, and inspiring scenarios.
- Collaborative & Curious: Centres community voices and encourages ongoing inquiry and wonderment.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Grounding our Practice: Personal Values, Truth and Reconciliation, and the Rights of the Child
- Creating Inclusive Communities: Early Childhood Education Programs as Hubs of Culture and Diversity
- Guiding the Learning Journey: Curriculum Frameworks in Early Childhood Education
- Creating Environments that Inspire Children’s Play and Discoveries
- Building Relationships and Partnerships with Children
- Children as Co-Creators: The Importance of Participation in Space Design
- Sticks, Stones, and Stories: Pedagogical Practices in Outdoor Environments
- The Programming Process
- Examining How Beliefs about Policies, Ethics and Pedagogical Documentation Influence Professional Practice
- Navigating the Digital Landscape: Technology in Early Childhood Education
- Cultivating Deep Practice: Spirituality, Reflective Thinking, and Learning Visibility in Early Childhood Contexts
- From Research to Practice: Transforming Early Childhood Education for Now and Tomorrow
Thoughtfully Designed Chapter Features
This text bridges theory and practice through a rich set of features that support critical thinking, reflection, and real-world application.
- Learning Outcomes & Chapter Summaries: Each chapter begins with clear goals and ends with concise takeaways to reinforce key concepts.
- Inquiry & Reflection Tools: Features like Think, Wonder, Act scenarios, Threads of Thoughts, and Make Your Learning Visible encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth.
- Collaborative Learning: Learning Together prompts and Discussion & Dialogue activities foster meaningful conversations and shared insights.
- Real-World Perspectives: Reflections from practitioners, community voices, and Insights from Diverse Communities connect theory to lived experience.
- Current Events Bulletins: Periodically refreshed content that provides timely insights into contemporary issues and diverse perspectives.
- Key Concepts & Influential Voices: Definitions of essential terms and profiles of influential Canadians in early learning help ground learning in both theory and practice.
- Extend Your Learning: Resources for Further Exploration and For Further Thought prompts support continued inquiry beyond the chapter.
These features are designed to inspire curiosity, foster inclusive dialogue, and help readers connect learning to their own unique contexts.
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