Tag: learning theories explained simply
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Postmodernism theory in early childhood education explained simply
What is Postmodernism in Early Childhood Education? When we think about early childhood education, it’s easy to fall back on routines, developmental checklists, and long-standing teaching methods. But what if there’s another way? Postmodernism challenges us to think differently—questioning what we’ve always done and why. It invites us to reconsider the systems, assumptions, and practices…
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CHAT theory or activity theory by Engestrom
Have you heard about CHAT theory? Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) is an evolved framework from Vygotsky’s original cultural-historical psychology, further developed by Leontiev and Engeström. It gives educators lens to analyse and understand children and families, focusing on the interaction between children and their socio-cultural context. CHAT origins Vygotsky introduced the idea of mediation, where…
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Reconceptualist Theories: Rethinking Early Childhood Education
Are the traditional approaches of Piaget and Vygotsky in early childhood education holding us back? Discover how reconceptualist theories challenge the status quo, offering fresh perspectives that can transform your teaching practice and empower the next generation of learners. Join me as I explore these innovative ideas and their impact on the future of early…
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EYLF 2.0 theories explained
According to the EYLF (AGDE, 2022), educators are informed by the range of theories and approaches when plan for and support children’s learning. Some theories you already know from the previous version of the EYLF (developmental, socio-cultural, feminist, critical), yet there are few new ones to unpack. Developmental Theories Theory Key Concepts and Examples Attachment…