Shownotes Transcript
Dr Stella Louis provides an overview around the grounding elements of the Froebelian approach. This includes unity and connectedness, observations and the role of the adult. The key messages are: starting from the child by observing what they already know and can do, having a good understanding of children's development and focusing on how children learn rather than what children learn.
To learn more about Friedrich Froebel and the Froebelian approach visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-childhood-pioneers/friedrich-froebel/)
Episode break down:
01:25 - Unity and connectedness: Building on what children CAN do and already know 04:06 - Educational resources: Froebel's gifts and occupations 07:58 - The mother songs: Froebel's biggest contribution 10:43 - Physical development through the mother songs 13:00 - Childhood is a stage within its own right 16:15 - The role of the nurturing adult 19:26 - Real, tangible, first hand experiences 20:44 - Thinking beyond children's interests 24:10 - Respecting the process and not just focusing on the outcome 25:48 - Teachable moments come from knowing the child and community 28:35 - Knowledge of child development in curriculum building 30:06 - A summary of this episode 31:55 - Dr Stella Louis' new book: Let's talk about race in the early years
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