Tag: kindergarten teacher
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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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Children’s theories: how to use them for planning?
Have you ever heard a child say something that made you stop and think, “Wait a minute. I’ve never thought about it that way”? Today I wanted to talk about theories, or child theories. Outcome 4.2 talks about problem-solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating. One of the educator strategies is to help and encourage children to…
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Do not give up your thinking so easily…
Hey educator! If you are currently studying for your Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care, Primary Education, or any other education field, there is something I want you to pay attention to. In the age of AI, it can seem like we have a tool that is incredibly helpful. However,…
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Forager Pedagogy – well, that’s something new
Today I’ve learned about a new approach called forager pedagogy. This pedagogy is grounded in First Nations perspectives, which, as you know, are an important part of the EYLF and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. Our core curriculum documents. A foraging approach means you are someone who forages. Picking mushrooms, berries. Something…