Early Childhood EducationValues and Practices in Denmarkaf Erik Hygum, Peter Møller Pedersen, & Lars Wahlun Pedersen

The aim of this book is to highlight the basic pedagogical knowledge and values in Danish educational daycare institutions (kindergartens). In the book we present a selection of current research and development projects covering central issues of the pedagogical work in Danish early childhood education.
We present the knowledge, experience and values from the early childhood education tradition in Denmark to an international audience.
The articles are written by researchers and educators from the Professional Bachelor Program of pedagogues at university colleges’ in Denmark and by researchers from Danish universities.
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Child-centered pedagogy

Professional bachelor degree of pedagogues

Child-care in a welfare state

Creativity in childcare

Forms of knowledge in pedagogical work

Inclusion as an objective

Outdoor play and learning

Health and pedagogical practice

Social pedagogy

Mediaplay

Language development

Danish pedagogy in international perspective