by Claire | Mar 20, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
I have used this title to pay tribute to Diti Hill’s 2001 article ‘Passion, power and planning in the early childhood centre’. I urge teachers to read it. The discussions about planning continue as many teachers struggle with the meaning of the word ‘planning’ and... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Leadership, Pedagogy
Researchers claim that from birth – and most likely before birth – babies seek the companionship and engagement of others. These companions are of all ages. They are interesting, trustworthy people who have a playful respect for others. If this is so then... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Leadership, Pedagogy
Wunder, Werte, Wohlbefinden, Weiterentwicklung sind alles Teile einer starken, pädagogischen Führungspraxis in Einrichtungen für Frühpädagogik. Goerge u.A. (2007, unsere Übersetzung) drücken es so aus: “Authentische Leiter zeigen Leidenschaft für ihre Ziele,... by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Leadership, Pedagogy
Using magic, being moral, creating merriment and mobilising others are all part of creating strong pedagogical leadership practices in early childhood settings. In the words of George et al. (2007), “Authentic leaders demonstrate a passion for their purpose, practice... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Leadership, Pedagogy
At the heart of all that we do in the early childhood education sector in New Zealand, and have done in the past decade, is Te Whāriki. This curriculum document is enormously valued in our country as well as well beyond our shores. In this invited paper I want to... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Leadership, Pedagogy, Uncategorized
I have worked in early childhood for a number of years and for the last eight have been the head teacher at Westmere Kindergarten. Over this time my own interest in Internet and communication technology (ICT) has increased and this has led to seeing how ICT can fit in...