Storykate: Early Childhood Teacher Australia

Tag: early childhood development theories

  • Critical pedagogy of Henry Giroux

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    Critical pedagogies are mentioned among the most important pedagogies educators should rely on the EYLF 2.0 (AGDE, 2022): “critical theories that invite educators to challenge assumptions about curriculum, and consider howtheir decisions may affect children differently” (p.13). I already talked abot critical pedagogies in my video The Truth about Critical Pedagogies https://youtu.be/fMTPGKuamNc Henry Giroux is…

  • What is mediated action and why do educators need to know about it?

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    “Hello, educators! Let’s discuss James V. Wertsch, a prominent figure in early childhood education in Australia. He has built upon Lev Vygotsky’s ideas, with a focus on ‘mediated action.’ Wertsch emphasises the significance of cultural tools, such as language and symbols, in shaping children’s development and learning. However, it’s not just about the tools themselves;…