Sharing power with children: Repositioning children as agentic learners.

• Authors : Ruscoe, Amelia¹; Barblett, Lennie¹; Barratt-Pugh, Caroline¹

Subjects: *CHILD development; *EARLY childhood education; *ADULT-child relationships

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Sep2018, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p63-71. 9p.

• Abstract: CHILDREN ARE FIRST-HAND WITNESSES of their childhood and experiences of learning. However, their perspectives are seldom sought ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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Between the big trees: A project-based approach to investigating shape and spatial thinking in a kindergarten program.

• Authors : Cohrssen, Caroline¹; de Quadros-Wander, Ben¹; Page, Jane¹

Subjects: *KINDERGARTEN; *EARLY childhood education; *SOCIAL learning

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Mar2017, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p94-104. 11p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.

• Abstract: SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S EMERGING mathematical thinking is a characteristic of high-quality early childhood education. Young children's spatial ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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Evaluating the impact of teacher-designed, wellbeing and sustainability play-based learning experiences on young children's knowledge connections: A randomised trial.

• Authors : Morris, Heather^1,2; Edwards, Susan³; Cutter-Mackenzie, Amy⁴

Subjects: *CHILDREN'S health; *HEALTH education; *EARLY childhood education

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Dec2018, Vol. 43 Issue 4, p33-42. 10p.

• Abstract: THIS PAPER REPORTS FINDINGS from a randomised investigation into the effect of teacher-designed, play-based learning experiences ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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The pushes and pulls of pedagogy in the early years: Competing knowledges and the erosion of play-based learning.

• Authors : Barblett, Lennie¹; Knaus, Marianne¹; Barratt-Pugh, Caroline¹

Subjects: *EARLY childhood education; *EARLY childhood educators; *PROJECT method in teachingAUSTRALIA

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Dec2016, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p36-43. 8p.

• Abstract: IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA, EARLY childhood educators have been asking whose agenda does early childhood knowledge serve and for what purpose? This has come to the ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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Early childhood teachers’ views towards using constructivist internet-based environments to support children’s learning activities: A mixed-methods study.

• Authors : Pei-Wen Tzuo¹ (AUTHOR); Lai Poh Emily Toh¹ (AUTHOR); Jyh-Chong Liang² (AUTHOR)

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Feb2015, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p81-90. 10p. 4 Charts.

• Abstract: AS ONLINE TECHNOLOGY HAS become increasingly pervasive in children’s lives, this study explores: (1) early childhood teachers’ views and preferences for ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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We're offering true play-based learning: Teacher perspectives on educational dis/continuity in the early years.

• Authors : Hunkin, Elise¹

Subjects: *PLAY assessment (Child psychology); *MENTAL arithmetic; *FACILITATED learning

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Jun2014, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p30-35. 6p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: EDUCATIONAL CONTINUITY IS A well-documented challenge facing the early childhood field. This research project investigated preschool and primary teachers' perspectives of ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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Working together for Toby: Early childhood student teachers engaging in collaborative problem-based learning around child abuse and neglect.

• Authors : Farrell, Ann¹; Walsh, Kerryann¹

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL programs; *STUDENT teachers; *CHILD abuseAUSTRALIA

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Dec2010, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p53-62. 10p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Diagrams, 4 Charts.

• Abstract: EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION programs have a responsibility, amongst many, to prepare teachers for decision making on real world issues, such as ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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Thinking, feeling and relating: Young children learning through dance.

• Authors : Deans, Jan¹

Subjects: *DANCE education in elementary schools; *EDUCATION of young adults; *LEARNING strategies

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Sep2016, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p46-57. 12p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Illustration, 4 Diagrams.

• Abstract: DANCE IS CONSIDERED TO be central to the development of the young child (Deans, Meiners & Young, 2012; Meiners, 2014; Sansom, 2011; Schiller & Meiners, 2003; Stinson, 1993; ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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Playing with maths: Facilitating the learning in play-based learning.

• Authors : Cohrssen, Caroline¹ (AUTHOR); Church, Amelia¹ (AUTHOR); Ishimine, Karin¹ (AUTHOR)

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Mar2013, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p95-99. 5p.

• Abstract: Early childhood professionals have different opinions about intentionally teaching mathematics to young children. Not only is the appropriateness of teaching mathematical ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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Play-based learning and intentional teaching in early childhood contexts.

• Authors : Thomas, Louise¹; Warren, Elizabeth¹; de Vries, Eva¹

Subjects: *INTENTIONAL learning; *EARLY childhood education; *MATHEMATICS education (Preschool)

• Source: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Dec2011, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p69-75. 7p.

• Abstract: THIS PAPER REPORTS ON an analysis of teachers' talk of play-based learning and intentional teaching of ... Copyright of Australasian Journal of Early Childhood is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be ...

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