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  • CHAT theory or activity theory by Engestrom

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    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…

  • 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…

  • Creating Engaging Learning Environments: insights from the EYLF V2.0

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    Learning environments are one of the key pedagogical practices in the EYLF 2.0 (AGDE, 2022). Learning environments play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of children. According to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) 2.0, these environments include physical, temporal, social, and intellectual elements. Welcoming, safe, and inclusive indoor and outdoor spaces not…

  • Five Books every early childhood educator must read

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    Teaching Young Children: Choices in Theory and Practice by Glenda MacNaughton Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves by Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards Inspiring Spaces for Young Children by Jessica DeViney, Sandra Duncan, Sara Harris, Mary Ann Rody, and Lois Rosenberry Music in Early Childhood Education by Joanne D. Greata Learning Stories in…

  • Discovering the Culture of Childhood by Emily Plank: Insights for Educators

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    I will be honest, not many academic books are inspiring or written well so they are hard to put down. This book about childhood culture and adult role in supporting children’s learning and the magic of childhood is absolutely gold. Be prepared to be surprised and provoked, this book will make you reflect on any…