The Glocalization of Early Childhood Curriculum by Philip Hui... - 9781032229515

The Glocalization of Early Childhood CurriculumGlobal Childhoods, Local Curricula\nAuthor(s): Philip Hui Li, Jennifer J. Chen\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032229515, 978-1032229515\nSynopsis\nWith empirical evidence and theoretical critique, this book unveils the myths and debates ([url] child-centeredness versus teacher-directedness) about early childhood curricula, revealing their unique social, cultural, and historical roots.\n\nAnalyzing globally advocated early childhood curricula and ideologies, such as the developmentally appropriate practice, the child-centered approach, constructivism, and globalized childhood, this book argues that the direct adoption of these contextually bound approaches in local environments may be inappropriate if social and cultural compatibility is lacking. The authors then examine how early childhood curricula may be implemented in a hybrid form. Featuring case studies from .