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Research reviews

Culturally responsive pedagogy in early childhood education

An overview of the research on culturally responsive pedagogy in early childhood settings.

Principles for culturally responsive teaching in early childhood education

A closer look at the key principles underlying culturally responsive teaching in early childhood settings.

How to support Māori children with culturally responsive teaching

Strategies for effectively supporting Māori children and whānau as Māori in early childhood settings.

How to use a superdiversity approach to work with migrant families in early childhood care and education settings

Understanding superdiversity and what it means in early childhood settings.

How to support recently immigrated children and families with culturally responsive practice

Strategies specifically designed to help you work with children and families who are recent immigrants to New Zealand.

Understanding the families you work with: Reflective questions to uncover cultural differences

A set of useful questions to help you notice and understand the beliefs, values and practices of diverse families.

How to avoid a tokenistic or ‘tourism’ approach to diversity

How to ensure that your approach to culturally responsive practice is genuine rather than tokenistic.

The role of pattern in children’s early mathematical understanding

How noticing and learning about patterns contributes to children's developing mathematical understanding.

Culturally responsive mathematics teaching in early childhood education

The importance of culture in children's early maths learning.

Strategies for talking with young children about growth mindsets

Strategies for talking to young children about developing and holding a growth mindset.

Supporting mathematical learning through language

How using mathematical language in early childhood education supports young children's understanding of mathematical concepts.

Kaupapa Māori and leadership in early childhood education

An introduction to the key principles of kaupapa Māori leadership and their implications for early childhood settings.

How to support positive food environments in early childhood settings

An introduction to practices that support children to develop a positive relationship with food and their bodies.

Supporting social and emotional competence for autistic children

Understanding the social and emotional strengths and needs of autistic children.

Social justice in early childhood education

An introduction to enacting the principles of social justice in early childhood settings.

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance

An introduction to a rare but distinct form of autism.

Webinars

Free webinar: Q+A with Dr Vicki Hargraves

Dr Vicki Hargraves answers questions about research and practice in early childhood education

An introduction to the science of learning

COMING UP: 7.30PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 10
Dr Nina Hood will provide an introduction to the science of learning, exploring what is meant by the term, the research base it draws on, and its implications for curriculum and pedagogy in school

Generative AI two years on: Implications for teaching and learning

COMING UP: 7.30PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25
Hema Sridhar, a Senior Research Fellow with Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, will discuss the opportunities and risks of working with emergent AI technologies in schools and classrooms

Safer screen use in educational settings

COMING UP: 7.30PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 12
Julie Cullen of Sensible Screen Use will share insights from a recently published review which examined the impacts of digital technologies on the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents

Independent and shared reading: Great books for primary schools

COMING UP: 7.30PM THURSDAY APRIL 3
Dr Christine Braid of Massey University will talk about a range of books that students of all ages can read independently, as well as great books for teachers to read aloud

Infographics

Outdoor spaces

Things to consider when designing indoor spaces in early childhood centres.

Indoor Spaces

Things to consider when designing indoor spaces in early childhood centres.

Movement and Learning in Early Childhood Education infographic

The importance of movement and learning in early childhood education.

Visual Arts infographic

How children use visual arts and how teachers can help.

Supporting Early Maths infographic

How to support early mathematical thinking.

Snapshots

Prioritising wellbeing in schools

Key insights from a webinar with Dr Chris Jenson.

Using cognitive load theory to inform teaching and learning

Key ideas from a webinar with Dr Greg Ashman.

Unschooling and self-directed education

Key insights from a webinar with Naomi Fisher.

Gender affirmation and why it is important for all students

Key insights from a webinar with Dr Ampersand Pasley.

Teaching and leading to the north-east

Key insights from a webinar with Professor Russell Bishop.
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