Gender in Early Childhood Education

This book is an essential resource for exploring and deconstructing the gender binary in the early years sector. Drawing on Warin's extensive research, it offers a treasure trove of advice, examples of innovative classroom practice, and thought-provoking case studies, balanced alongside lively debate, scholarly discussion, and questions for reader reflection. The text not only covers the existing debates in the field, but proposes and advocates for Warin's own framework consisting of a 'gender flexible' approach to the teaching and learning of young children that challenges gender stereotypes and essentialism. The style and content bridge the gap between theory and practice making it perfect for an audience of early years education professionals, trainees, researchers and academics. Each chapter contains: *Case Studies *Critical and reflective Questions *A Reader Challenge *Bullet-point conclusions summarising key points. *Resources for the classroom.