The textbook "Early Childhood Education and Professionalization" addresses pedagogical, educational policy, and economic questions that have gained increasing importance in recent years. The growing significance of early education is now also reflected in the (core) curricula and requirements for the high school diploma. The textbook is suitable for use in upper secondary education as well as in corresponding educational programs at vocational training institutions. In the student book, competencies that this textbook can help acquire are compiled on pages 85 and 86. The textbook can be used in various ways: - as a "learning task": The instructions and assignments are designed so that students can work independently without direct instructions and moderation from the teacher.