Early Childhood Institutions - Practice and Research on the Education and Care of Infants and Toddlers (0-3 years old) - Includes CD-ROM

Author: Hua Aihua
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Integrated early childhood education and childcare, marking a revolutionary move for institutionalized preschool education in China. This signifies a shift from the previous division of responsibilities between health and education departments, with the education sector now entering the field of "0-3 early education." For example, the curriculum development for kindergartens in Shanghai has been clearly defined as covering the age range of 2-6 years. The Shanghai Education Commission has issued the "Shanghai 0-3 Years Old Infant and Toddler Rearing Program," which outlines specific requirements for early childcare in both childcare institutions and family settings. As a result, attention to the early development of 0-3-year-old infants and toddlers, as well as early education guidance for parents, has become a new requirement for professionalism in every kindergarten. All of this indicates that early childcare before the age of 3 has entered the realm of professional education. To date, professional "0-3 early education" is still in its early stages, with many practical and theoretical issues yet to be resolved. Collaborative research between educational theorists and frontline practitioners continues. Therefore, the significance of this book lies in leveraging the preliminary research findings of this research team to awaken the professional awareness of more "0-3 early education" practitioners. Through practical exploration of scientific parenting, we can work together to establish a true science of parenting.