Author Description

1. Introduction: Expanding The Discourse For Early Childhood Education And Teacher Education -- 2. Country Contexts And Recent Ece Policies -- 3. Play-based And Child-centered Pedagogy -- 4. Teaching Character, Citizenship, And Cultural Values -- 5. Curriculum And Local Funds Of Knowledge -- 6. Partnering For Teaching And Learning -- 7. Current Themes In Teacher Education -- 8. Reflections And Recommendations. Amita Gupta. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 165-175) And Index.