Introduction to Preschool Education

Author: Cai Yingqi
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book takes early childhood education phenomena and issues as its research subjects, aiming to reveal the common and fundamental laws in early childhood education. From an ecological perspective, it studies specialized early childhood education within a tripartite system of kindergartens, families, and communities. It emphasizes children's active learning, teacher-child interaction, and the professional growth of early childhood teachers. The content covers the historical development and current status of early childhood education theory; the interrelationship between early childhood education and social development; issues related to children's development and the concept of children; the professional qualities and growth of early childhood teachers; early childhood education goals, content, and basic principles; the holistic development of children in body, intellect, morality, and aesthetics; as well as the connection and collaboration between kindergartens, families, communities, and primary schools.