Scéalta – The Early Childhood Ireland Blog
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Pedagogical Documentation: Irish eyes bringing learning home from lasi, Romania’
In Scéalta this week the team of Early Years educators who are part of the Léargas Early Years Digital Portfolio project, led by Imelda Graham, describe the pedagogical documentation project they are engaged in and tell us about their study visit to Romania.

Children using tools
In our Scéalta blog post this week, Dr Sharon Skehill, from the Early Childhood and Primary team at NCCA discusses the role of the educator in the proposed Updated Aistear. She reminds us that the current consultation is ending on Tuesday, November 14 and encourages educators to submit their comments and feedback soon.

The Role of the Educator in the proposed Updated Aistear
In our Scéalta blog post this week, Dr Sharon Skehill, from the Early Childhood and Primary team at NCCA discusses the role of the educator in the proposed Updated Aistear. She reminds us that the current consultation is ending on Tuesday, November 14 and encourages educators to submit their comments and feedback soon.

Our pedagogical documentation journey
In our Scéalta blog this week, educator Sarah O’Leary, from Cheeky Cherubs in Cork, takes us through how their approach to and understanding of pedagogical documentation has evolved in her setting Cheeky Cherubs over the years. She says, ‘It has enhanced our practice, our professionalism, and our relationships, which in turn has enhanced the quality of our provision’.

Pedagogical documentation: telling a story about learning
In Scéalta this week, Dr Christina Egan Marnell, from Early Childhood Ireland, describes her approach to pedagogical documentation and gives tips from her experience working in New Zealand.

Multilingualism Matters
In our Scéalta blog post this week, as we launch the OWL Provocation Pack, Early Childhood Ireland’s Máire Corbett reminds us of the Scéalta series on Heritage languages we featured last year. She outlines each of the blog posts with the key message from each.
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