Description
In this book, noted Nordic researchers and teacher educators provide insights into early childhood discourses and practices in Denmark, Finland,Iceland, Norway and Sweden. In addition to these insiders'' perspectives, an American scholars explore Nordic themes, trends, andpractices as they emerge in the book''s chapters on such varied topics as Nordic childhoods, children''s perspectives, preschool teacher educationreforms and developments, transition from preschool to primary school, learning through play, caregiving and instruction.