Peer Relationships in Early Childhood Education and Care

1. Introduction / Margaret Kernan, Elly Singer And Rita Swinnen -- 2. A Model For Studying Socialization In Early Childhood Education And Care Settings / Carollee Howes -- 3. Children's And Parents' Perspectives On Play And Friendships / Margaret Kernan -- 4. Rethinking Young Children's Rights For Participation In Diverse Cultural Contexts / Anne Trine KjØrholt -- 5. Play And Prescription : The Impact Of National Developments In England / Tricia David, Kathy Goouch And Sacha Powell -- 6. The Importance Of Mixed Age Groups In Cameroon / Bame Nsamenang -- 7. Peer Relations In Brazilian Daycare Centres : A New Focus For Early Childhood Education / Maria Clotilde Rossetti-ferreira. [and Others] -- 8. Fostering A Sense Of Belonging In Multicultural Childcare Settings / Elly Singer And Dorian De Haan -- 9. Including Children With Disabilities : Promoting Peer Relationships And Friendships / Nina Van Der Assen And Margaret Kernan -- 10. Training Early Years Practitioners To Support Young Children's Social Relationships / Miriam Rosenthal And Lihi Gatt -- 11. Respect : Principles And Practice In Adult Education In An Early Childhood Setting In Mexico / Roxanna Pastor Fasquelle. Edited By Margaret Kernan And Elly Singer.