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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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August 11, 2020
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Kia ora, this week we look at the Curiosity Approach to early education, which puts a child's awe and wonder at the centre of their experience. Also, how embedding multicultural practices into everyday routines supports appreciation of diversity in the early years.
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Nurturing awe and wonder: The Curiosity Approach
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Children are curious by nature, everything is new and the desire to explore, discover and understand their world is a powerful motivator for learning. So, it's no surprise there's a new pedagogy gaining momentum in early years education that builds on inquisitive behaviour and is aptly named, the Curiosity Approach.
Drawing on play-based learning, the Curiosity Approach is the brainchild of UK nursery owners and educators, Lyndsay Hellyn and Stephanie Bennett. Their ethos focuses on elevating curiosity, awe and wonder in the early years.
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Embedding multiculturalism as an everyday practice
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We live in a world comprised of many cultural differences. Celebrating this diversity supports young children to foster greater understanding and inclusivity while discouraging biased attitudes. By embedding different cultural practices into the everyday, children are scaffolded to grow and learn, about the similarities and differences between themselves as well as the wider community.
Children notice differences in appearance and behaviours from a young age. Studies have shown that infants as young as six months are able to identify and categorise people by both gender and race. With this in mind, educators can actively promote awareness and understanding of different perspectives and diverse cultures.
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