Early Childhood Matters is a journal about early childhood. It looks at specific issues regarding the development of young children, in particular from a psychosocial perspective. It is published twice per year by the Bernard van
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The views expressed on Early Childhood
Editorial
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Matters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Bernard van Leer
Promoting social inclusion and respect for diversity in young
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children’s environments
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Work featured in Early Childhood Matters is
De-culturalising social inclusion and re-culturalising outcomes
not necessarily funded by the Bernard van Leer
Michel Vandenbroeck
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Foundation. How ECEC programmes contribute to social inclusion in diverse societies 11 © Bernard van Leer Foundation, 2007 Reproduction of articles from Early Childhood Matters by photocopying or electronic means for non-commercial purposes is permitted. However, it is requested that the author, Early Childhood Matters and Bernard van Leer Foundation are cited as the source of the information. Permission must be obtained to use photos.
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Cover photo: Children on a village street in
Martha Friendly Education for world citizenship needs to begin early
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An interview with Martha Nussbaum Nepal: Respecting diversity and social inclusion in relation to care and education of young children
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Kishor Shrestha Social inclusion and diversity through
school; the “equal opportunities” school; and the “anti-discrimination” school. Globalisation and privatisation: The impact on childcare policy and practice
Michel Vandenbroeck Working Paper 38 Bernard van Leer Foundation, 2006 This paper concentrates on the impact of globalisation on childcare since the late 1970s, particularly in the last two decades. It looks at how our views about children, parents and public services have changed as a result. In particular, the paper examines the case in Belgium, where the consequences of globalisation are also analysed in terms of quality and accessibility of services and the shifting power relations between the state, childcare providers, parents and experts in the field of early childhood education. From car park to children’s park
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Aida Orgocka and Ingrid Jones Experiences in the Diversity in Early Childhood and Training European network
Patacamaya, Bolivia. ACHIM POHL, Lineair
Peter Lee and Anke van Keulen
Early Childhood Matters is also published in
Entering into dialogue with immigrant parents
Spanish: Espacio para la Infancia (issn 1566-
Joseph Tobin, Angela Arzubiaga and Susanna Mantovani
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Indigenous childhood and education: A shared challenge
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G. Wunschel Working Paper 30 Bernard van Leer Foundation, 2003 This Working Paper describes the development process of a childcare centre established in 1989 in a former parking garage in Berlin, Germany. The description of how the centre became what it is now is of interest to anyone concerned with issues of diversity and multiculturalism, as well as to anyone interested in examples of how to open the doors of childcare institution to parents and the surrounding community. The view of the Yeti: Bringing up children in the spirit of self-awareness and kindership
Michel Vandenbroeck Bernard van Leer Foundation, 2001 Using the mythical creature of the Himalayas, the Yeti, as a symbol for the prejudices and assumptions that people prematurely make about each other, this book discusses bringing up children to accept and cherish diversity and helping them to thrive in an increasingly diverse world. Directed to educators and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers, the book takes insights from Dutch-, French-, and English-language literature and provides practical examples based on European issues and context.
Remembering Subhachari Dasgupta Professor Subhachari Dasgupta passed away unexpectedly in February at the age of 78. A ‘pragmatic visionary’, Prof. Dasgupta advocated translating practical ideas into action in particular in the poorer parts of India. Driven by the ideals and values of Mahatma Gandhi and Paulo Friere, he helped young people develop a love and commitment for working with the poorest and under-privileged, in particular low caste communities and tribal villages. In 1976, he was instrumental in developing the Rural Action Project, which was established to investigate why poor villagers were unable to apply for loans. This work led to intensive social action at various locations across North India and resulted in farmers getting better access to credit. The Rural Action Project grew into the People’s Institute for Development and Training (pidt), which also works to build bridges between indigenous peoples at home and the school environment by developing culturally sensitive and appropriate parent support mechanisms, and it works in non-formal education, with increasing attention to children aged 0–6. The Foundation has supported this work since 2004. At the news of his passing, rural women walked long distances to pay their respect to Professor Dasgupta and his family. He is survived by the vibrant organisation he set up, dedicated to the ongoing education of marginalized people.
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