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Treasure boxes: A strategy for encouraging belonging

From 2018 to 2020, teachers at Hillcrest Kindergarten in Hamilton have been working alongside a team of researchers from the University of Waikato in a TLRI-funded research project, “Strengthening...
| Year published: 2020 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article

“We know what to say—do we know what to do?” Confronting the disconnection between legislation, policy, and practices for inclusion of young children with disabilities

The rights of children with disabilities to access and fully participate in early childhood education and care (ECEC) centres are protected by key international legislation including the United...
| Year published: 2014 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article

A safe path: Giftedness in the early years

In New Zealand there is currently no one definition of what it means for a child to be categorised as “gifted and talented”. The very notion of “giftedness” is in itself unclear, with teachers...
| Year published: 2014 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article

Early childhood teachers’ perspectives on, and experiences of, multicultural education

The multicultural nature of early childhood services in New Zealand is highlighted by the statistical reality that 22 percent of children are Māori, 7 percent are Pasifika, and 11 percent are Asian...
| Year published: 2014 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article

Looking through a spiritual lens to shape inclusive practices for children with additional learning needs

Inclusive teaching approaches and positive teacher attitudes are vital when creating inclusive early childhood educational (ECE) settings for all children, and especially for children with additional...
| Year published: 2023 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article

Young children’s creativity in natural outdoor settings

Young children’s increased engagement with technology and “screen time” has created growing concern about children’s opportunities for connecting with nature. This article draws on data from three...
| Year published: 2017 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article

Understanding Middle Eastern parents’ expectations for their children’s early education in New Zealand: Early childhood teachers’ perspectives

The Middle Eastern population in New Zealand has grown significantly in the past two decades. However, little is known about Middle Eastern parents’ expectations and their children’s experiences of...
| Year published: 2023 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article