by Claire | Mar 20, 2021 | Articles, Learning Stories
Learning Stories are teachers individualised planning for children. Teachers write the narrative (story) followed by an analysis and then think how to grow this learning further (planning). These three parts are what Margaret Carr considers narrative assessment and... by Claire | Mar 20, 2021 | Articles, Learning Stories
Stories have been told ever since we could scratch marks onto cave walls. They have been powerful forever, across all cultures, all time. The ones we remember are the funny, sorrowful, poignant, bumpy, joyful ones that capture our hearts and minds. They connect the... by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Learning Stories, Pedagogy, Social Competence
Lately, I have been hearing a lot about the dispositions we value in our early childhood centres. Prince William spoke of the courage and determination of New Zealanders, Richie MacCaw speaks of his teams ability to persevere and dig deep when faced with a challenge,... by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Leadership, Learning Stories
Leadership that focuses on language, culture and identity strengthens childrenʼs view of themselves as powerful life long learners. This article will explore ways to enable childrenʼs literacy and numeracy interests to flourish inside vibrant communities that keep...