Daftar Isi:Chapter 1. Setting the Scene Introduction Underlying Concepts The Discourse of Early Childhood Teacher Education Methodological Notes on the Three Cases Chapter 2. Canada A Bridging Program Introduction Part 1 - Policy Context Part 2 - The Illustrative Case The Bridging Program Part 3 - Implications for ECTE in Canada Chapter 3. Namibia A Higher Degree Program Introduction Part 1 - Policy Context Part 2 - The Illustrative Case A Higher Degree in Teacher Education Part 3 - Implications for ECTE in Namibia Chapter 4. Colombia A Community Program Introduction Part 1 - Policy Context Part 2 - The Illustrative Case A Community Program Part 3 - Implications for ECTE in Colombia Chapter 5. Intersections Introduction Models of the Child Models of Preschool and Preschool Teaching Early Chilhood Teacher Education Implication for ECTE