Scéalta – The Early Childhood Ireland Blog
Scéalta – The Early Childhood Ireland Blog
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Human rights education in early childhood
In this Scéalta blog, Dr Carmel Ward, Manager of the Research and Data Analysis team with Early Childhood Ireland, discusses The United Nations International Day of Education and Children’s Human Rights Education. To promote learning through rights and lasting peace Carmel says ‘we can start by creating a safe, inclusive early years environment where the rights of all children and educators are respected, including those from marginalized groups and war zones’.
Scéalta Blog: Seedarium
In this edition of our Sceálta blog, Denise Sheridan, LINC CPD instructor and owner of Ulla Beag Preschool in County Clare, discusses the remarkable progression of the children in her early learning centre, from harvesting hazelnuts to a national exhibition held in the Botanical Gardens.
What is creativity anyway?
Discussions about Early Years pedagogy and curriculum often mention creativity. It is seen as a key aspect to supporting the learning and development of young children and encourage curiosity and interest in the STEAM ) areas. But what creativity actually is can be very subjective. Encouraging creativity, especially at this time of year, can been seen as anything from colouring in sleighs, or rows of identical toilet roll Santas to creations of children’s own making and choice bursting with colour and individuality.
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 Scéalta this week, Early Childhood Ireland member Dairíona Ní Mhuirí outlines how children use real tools in her setting in Co Wexford. She tells us how participation in the Nature Pedagogy programme with Early Childhood Ireland reignited her passion for outdoor play and learning.
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.
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