Tag: early childhood profession
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Foot dragging as resistance to lack of respect
Hey educators, let’s talk about foot dragging. I have been reading an article by Andrew Yarrow, 2013, on civil disobedience: understanding resistance and value in childcare. I came across the term “foot-dragging” as one of the three distinct forms of everyday resistance the researcher observed being used by early childhood educators and teachers. The key…
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What the documents call us, and why it matters
I want to show you something small that changed how I read our own curriculum frameworks. I went looking for the word each one uses for me, the person standing in the room with the children. The three central documents gave me three different answers. The Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics (2016) calls me…
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Why Choose a Career in Early Childhood Education?
Early childhood educators play an essential role in shaping the future of Australia children. It is also a profession in demand and is growing sector. If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a real difference, early childhood education could be the perfect path for you. Here…