Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa New Zealand: History, Pedagogy, and Liberation - Hardcover

by J. Ritchie (Author), M. Skerrett (Author)

Taking as a starting point the work of Aotearoa New Zealand to provide an education system that includes curriculum, pedagogy, and language from indigenous Maori culture, this book investigates the ensuing practices, policies, and dilemmas that have arisen and provides a wealth of data on how truly culturally inclusive education might look.

Author Biography

Author Jenny Ritchie: Jenny Ruth Ritchie is Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand. Author Mere Skerrett: Mere Skerrett is Senior Lecturer in the School of Teacher Education of the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.