Early Childhood Education and Care for Sustainability: International Perspectives
About this ebook
Bringing together international examples of best practice, drawing on cutting-edge research, and providing an array of practical examples, chapters focus on issues such as:
- the historical context of Early Education for Sustainability
- complexities and challenges involved in implementing sustainable approaches
- encouraging children to contribute to an enabling society
- adopting environmentally sustainable approaches in Early Years settings
- the future of sustainability in Early Years education.
This book offers essential support to Early Years educators, practitioners and students who are key players in shaping the fundamental attitudes and beliefs of our planet’s future citizens, enabling them to assume their responsibilities, now and in the future, in regard to environmental, social and economic sustainability.
About the author
Valerie Huggins is Associate Director for Teaching and Learning and Associate Professor in Early Childhood Studies at the Institute of Education, Plymouth University, UK.
David Evans retired as Principal Lecturer and Director of the Integrated Masters Programme at Plymouth University, UK. He is currently involved in ECE curriculum development in Majority World contexts.
