Early childhood teacher preparation

Abstract

Teacher Preparation initiates the Yearbook in Early Childhood Education Series. This volume is designed to explore the issues that face the field regarding the nature of early childhood practice, the preparation of practitioners, and the need to address these areas as the field prepares for the future. Contemporary programmes preparing early childhood personnel both at the bachelor's degree level and below are described. Early childhood teacher education programmes in other countries are also outlined. The editors have compiled the efforts of some of the best known experts in the field including Lilian Katz, Barbara Bowman, Donald Peters, Kenneth Zeichner, Jan McCarthy, Douglas Powell, Dorothy Hewes, Susan Bredekamp, and James Cooper. As a major research document and a knowledge base of practice, Teacher Preparation is essential for early childhood educators concerned about setting high standards for both programme and personnel.