Embracing identities in early childhood education : diversity and possibilities / edited by Susan Grieshaber, Gaile S. Cannella.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Grieshaber, Susan.

Cannella, Gaile Sloan, 1951-

Series:

Early childhood education series (Teachers College Press)

Early childhood education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education--Social aspects.

Early childhood education.

Postmodernism and education.

Physical Description:

vi, 200 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Teachers College Press, [2001]

Summary:

Drawing on the work of early childhood teachers and teacher educators, this edited volume provides examples of creative ways in which practitioners and theorists are rethinking their work. Grounded in principles of equity, difference, and the recognition of racial, ethnic and sexual diversity, the contributors discuss such topical issues as:

-- Equity and fairness in observing young children

-- Gender identities in the early years

-- Working with non-traditional families

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0807740799

0807740780

OCLC:

45463503