Global Citizenship Education for Young Children: Practice in the Preschool Classroom

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Designed to assist educators of young children in building awareness of their roles as members of a global community in an increasingly divided world, this essential guide is an illuminating resource which answers the question: "Is it possible to teach global citizenship in the first five years of life?" Global Citizenship Education for Young Children takes a close look at the practice of two preschools with vastly different histories, curricula and demographics and introduces readers to the range of possibilities that exist within early childhood global citizenship education. Snapshots of practice, strategies to employ and opportunities for self-reflection provide readers with concrete guidance for how to build learning environments that encourage global citizenship in the first years of life. Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction References Part I Development, Early Education and Global Citizenship Education 1 Early Childhood Development References 2 Global Perspectives On Early Childhood Global Education Japan China India Saudi Arabia Egypt Ghana Uganda South Africa Greece Finland France Colombia Jamaica Canada The United States References 3 What Is Global Citizenship? References Part II Global Citizenship Education in Practice: Little Sun People 4 Little Sun People: The Context of Community Fela Barclift and the Creation of a School of Resistance The School References 5 Little Sun People: Lessons in Power Validation Affection and Care Agency Self-Regulation References 6 Little Sun People: Self-Esteem Development Identity Self-Confidence Community Little Sun People: Conclusion References Part III Global Citizenship Education in Practice: Mid-Pacific Institute 7 Mid-Pacific Institute: The Context of Community Early Education in Hawai.i and the Creation of Mid-Pacific Institute Mid-Pacific Preschool and the Reggio Emilia Approach References 8 Mid-Pacific Institute: Membership in Community Relationships Collaboration Hawai'i’s Cultural Heritage References 9 Mid-Pacific Institute: Stewardship Agency Revisited Responsibility to the Land and Ownership Mid-Pacific Institute: Conclusion References Part IV The Work of Teachers 10 Self-Reflection References 11 Collaboration Conclusion References Afterword References Appendices Appendix A. Useful Websites and Online Resources Appendix B. Commonly Used Terms, Phrases and Locations