by Claire | Apr 13, 2023 | Leadership, Learning Stories, Social Competence
Imagine, if you will, this scenario: A learning environment mindfully created with resilience, resourcefulness, challenge, social and cultural engagement foremost. I wonder what picture this conjures up for you.
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Pedagogy, Social Competence
In a 21st century world that is full of Surprise and Uncertainty, as change is exponentially thrust upon us, the work at Greerton Early Childhood Centre is based on a view that successful learners will be those who see the world as a place full of possibilities and...
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Social Competence
“Remember you have to share”, “Use your words” and “We donʼt hit around here” – are we really helping children when these practiced phrases spill forth smoothly form our lips as we rush on to the next group of children? I think our intentions are sound –...
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, Social Competence
What is social competence and how do we grow this? What leads children to make wise decisions and to know what to do when they donʼt know what to do? What conditions for learning will be optimal conditions for growing social competence?
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Pedagogy, Social Competence
When it comes to transitions every community will have established a routine of practice and, unfortunately, as adults we lose sight of how fundamental these moments are in a young childʼs life. To put them in perspective, perhaps we can ask ourselves some...