Global perspectives of early childhood education : valuing local cultures / edited by Naomi McLeod, [and 4 others].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Early childhood education in a range of countries -- Early childhood education in Afghanistan -- Kids on country: an indigenous programme in Australia -- Early childhood education for indigenous children in Brazil -- Early childhood development and education in the kingdom of Eswatini -- Early childhood education in Ghana -- Early childhood education for Nomadic children in Mongolia -- Early childhood education and development in Nepal -- Early childhood education in Nigeria -- Early childhood education for indigenous Sami children of Finland -- Early childhood education and care for Syrian refugee children in Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey -- Part II: pedagogical themes -- Democratic learning: participation and children's rights -- Playful learning -- Identity and a sense of belonging -- Outdoor learning environments -- Learning at home and in the community -- School readiness and formal learning -- Culturally respectful professional development.

"This text offers students in rich local cultural examples of early childhood education from around the world. Informed by first-hand research and practice, the book provides authentic snapshots of ECE from countries, including Afghanistan, Australia, Ghana, Nigeria, Brazil, Eswatini, Mongolia, Nepal and with coverage of Sami children of Finland and Syrian refugee children. The book enables readers to better understand the wider determinants influencing the municipality and diversity of children's daily experiences. With expert contributors drawn from across the world, this book is essential reading for those interested in global perspectives on early childhood." -- Back cover