by Claire | Jun 25, 2021 | Articles, Learning Stories
I support the use of both e-portfolios and paper-based portfolios in ECE assessment. One of the reasons for this is that I have, for some time, been a passionate advocate for ‘learning stories’ which are records of what a teacher (or parent) has seen a... 
by Claire | Mar 31, 2021 | Articles, Dispositions, Learning Stories
Qin Qin when you came to kindy on the very first week you were attracted by the sandpit. “Play with sand! Play with sand!” you kept on shouting. 
by Claire | Mar 20, 2021 | Articles, Pedagogy
This article explores the role of visual arts in the early childhood education curriculum with a strong contention to more closely examine them as a tool to enable children to develop critical thinking and learning dispositions. 
by Claire | Mar 20, 2021 | Articles, Pedagogy
This is a question they are often asked. It is strange that, because an experience looks like fun, it is harder for some to think that there is learning involved. I know many teachers in Aotearoa/New Zealand that would have had play questioned as relevant learning... 
by Claire | Mar 20, 2021 | Articles, Pedagogy
This article draws on ongoing research by the teaching team at Mangere Bridge Kindergarten that investigates the role of a transition portfolio for children making the transition to primary school. 
by Claire | Mar 20, 2021 | Articles, Pedagogy
Asking direct questions can be confronting, but despite this risk, I do want to set the scene for thoughtful inquiry about how we all might continually stretch our learning and teaching. The Ministry of Education, the Teaching Council and ERO expect this from...