Early Childhood Education in Asia and the Pacific

<p>This book, first published in 1992, provides an overview of programs for young children in countries and territories of the Pacific Rim. It focuses on programs which precede the beginning of formal schooling and that are part of the institutional structure of the country. The term early childhood education is used in a broad sense, and refers to education and care. The contributors to this volume have extensive knowledge and experience of early education in the countries that they write about.</p> <p>1. Early Childhood Education in China <i>David Y.H. Wu</i> 2. Early Childhood Education in Hong Kong <i>Sylvia Opper</i> 3. Early Childhood Education in Japan <i>Catherine Lewis</i> 4. Early Childhood Education in South Korea <i>Ki Sook Lee</i> 5. Early Childhood Education in Indonesia <i>R. Murray Thomas</i> 6. Early Childhood Education in the Philippines <i>Virgie O. Chattergy</i> 7. Early Childhood Education in Singapore <i>Seng Seok Hoon and Irving Lazar</i> 8. Early Childhood Education in Thailand <i>Chancha Suvannathat and Nittaya Passornsiri</i> 9. Early Childhood Education in Australia <i>Barbara Piscitelli, Vianne McLean and Gail Halliwell</i> 10. Early Childhood Education in New Zealand <i>Donna J. Grace </i>11. Early Childhood Education in the Pacific Islands <i>Vivian Halverson</i> 12. Issues and Implications <i>Stephanie Feeney</i></p>