Democracy forms the foundation of the preschool.
Every reader will use the framework in a way that suits them best. It is intended to be lived with over time, to be reflected on in collaboration with others, and to inspire educators to stop and think about why they practise in particular ways.
Unique in its bicultural framing, Te Whāriki expresses our vision that all children grow up in New Zealand as competent and confident learners, strong in their identity, language and culture.
Anji Play (安吉游戏) is a philosophy and approach to early education developed over the last two decades by Ms. Cheng Xueqin (程学琴) for the public early childhood programs of Anji County, Zhejiang Province, China. Centered on a fundamental belief in the ability of the child, Anji Play is committed to the right of every child to experience extended periods of self-directed, uninterrupted, and unguided play.
Educators guided by the Framework will reinforce in their daily practice the principles laid out in theUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (the Convention) (United Nations 1989). The Convention states that all children have the right to an education that lays a foundation for the rest of their lives, maximises their ability, and respects their family, cultural and other identities and languages. The Convention also recognises children’s right to play and be active participants in all matters affecting their lives.
Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework inspires curriculum meaning making that highlights the relationships and curriculum decisions shaping responsive practices in early learning and child care communities