"Early Childhood Education is concise and easy to read. Covering philosophical approaches, history, and topics critical to current practices in the field, this book helps students understand the background and various approaches of the field that will help shape their beliefs." --Karen Roth, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, National-Louis University

Western Washington University, USA

Preface Part I: Yesterday 1. Perspectives on History and Theory Part II: Today 2. Early Childhood Education: Contemporary Perspectives on the Profession 3. How Theoretical Perspectives Shape Early Education: Selected Models 4. Diversity in Early Childhood Settings Part III: Tomorrow 5. Issues that will Shape the Future Appendix A: Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Appendix B: DEC Code of Ethics