Tag: theories of child development
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Pikler’s approach explained simply for early childhood educators
As an educator who is passionate about theories, I have only discovered wonderful Emmi Pikler recently, thanks to one of my subscribers. When it comes to infant development and theories, I already covered quite a few interesting approaches, e.g. heuristic play and treasure baskets; John Bowlby. But Emmi Pikler is definitely worth a separate post…
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What is mediated action and why do educators need to know about it?
“Hello, educators! Let’s discuss James V. Wertsch, a prominent figure in early childhood education in Australia. He has built upon Lev Vygotsky’s ideas, with a focus on ‘mediated action.’ Wertsch emphasises the significance of cultural tools, such as language and symbols, in shaping children’s development and learning. However, it’s not just about the tools themselves;…