Articles
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Our facilitators and associates love to write about what they are passionate about! Please browse through our articles – to find a topic you are interested in, select from the category options above the images below.
Welcome to a world of possibilities: Exploring digital technology in early childhood education. Author: Jo Colbert
I have been living in a world with computers all of my life, for many of these years I did not really know computers existed and if I had decided...
Mit Löwen sprechen und mit Elefanten schwimmen
Forscher sagen schon lange, dass Babys von Geburt an - und höchstwahrscheinlich schon vor der Geburt - die Begleitung und die Anteilnahme anderer suchen. Dabei kommt es nicht auf deren Alter an....
Talking with Lions and Swimming with Elephants. Being Brave and Courageous – Overcoming Fear through the Support of a Trusted Companion. Author: Robyn Lawrence
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...
Provoking Surprise and Uncertainty: a Disposition of Mindfulness. Author: Lorraine Sands
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...
“Remember you have to share” – How do teachers grow childrenʼs social competence? Author: Alison Brierley
“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...
The Beauty of the Storm: Making connections between Dispositions and Building Learning Power Author: Jo Colbert
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...