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This book explores language learning in early years education in a wide range of geographical contexts with a focus on second language learning and bilingualism.

This book unveils the myths and debates (i.e., child-centeredness versus teacher-directedness) about early childhood curriculum, revealing their social, cultural and historical roots. A valuable resource for scholars and students of early childhood education and comparative education, as well as key education stakeholders.

This edited volume presents cutting-edge research on the professional competence of early childhood mathematics teachers. It considers professional knowledge, motivational-affective dispositions, skills and performance in early childhood mathematics and outlines future fields of research in this area.

This book draws on the perspectives of leading German scholars to provide a systematic overview of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Germany, furthering international understanding of the complexities involved in ECEC topics in Germany.

This book will draw upon the findings of empirical research, which explored parents', ECEC practitioners' and teachers' beliefs about the nature of children's school readiness and the relationships between them as they prepared and supported children during the transition to school.

Multiliteracies and Early Years Innovation: Perspectives from Finland and Beyond brings together internationally renowned scholars to investigate and reflect upon the significance of introducing multiliteracies in the education of children and the challenge of enhancing professional development opportunities of early years practitioners

This book explores language learning in early years education in a wide range of geographical contexts with a focus on second language learning and bilingualism.

While investment in young children is recognised as an important factor in the development of citizenship for a cohesive society, less is known about how early years teachers can encourage this in the classroom. This book will present new directions on how teachers can promote children's learning of moral values for citizenship in classrooms.

International Perspectives on Digital Media and Early Literacy evaluates the use and impact of digital devices for social interaction, language acquisition and early literacy.