Tag: early childhood teacher vlog
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Why children are stuck inside on a rainy day?
I went into the Toddler Room during the rain, and it was clear the children had so much bottled-up energy. There was screaming, there were behaviour issues, and you could see the educator was trying to run an activity. She even pulled out some sort of balancing cushion for them to walk on. But it…
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How to write group observations of learning
Hey educator! Are you feeling lost and stretched for time when it comes to observing children? All group observations might be the trick to save you time and effort. If you’re wondering how to write group observations in childcare, focusing on the dynamics within a group of children can offer a holistic view of interactions,…
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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…
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Critical pedagogy of Henry Giroux
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…
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In praise of flow and autotelic play
Hey educators! Have you ever found yourself completely engrossed in playing musical instruments, painting, creating that perfect lesson plan, tinkering with a new play space, or reading a captivating book and suddenly realised hours have flown by? That state of deep immersion and energised focus is exactly what psychologists call “flow.” Today, I am going…