tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.comments2022-10-31T03:29:12.086-07:00@koakohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-66447151184623557472018-07-26T22:36:35.532-07:002018-07-26T22:36:35.532-07:00thanksthanksLester S. Bosworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527384674166404170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-25403725473441819802015-12-31T00:22:34.651-08:002015-12-31T00:22:34.651-08:00I came into ECE from primary teaching and had to s...I came into ECE from primary teaching and had to start taking children on my lap. Cuddling them and holding children to comfort them in deep embrace. I acted as I would with my own children when little. I had to be myself genuine.<br />Children come to you because they trust you. Relationships with children are physical as can be there is no private personal space with child contact. I was freed from the disasters that were the 1990s. Such is working with babies and toddlers.<br />Hugo van Stratum.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hugo van Stratumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-37242787853177685552015-01-26T03:16:50.917-08:002015-01-26T03:16:50.917-08:00Kia ora,
Firstly, stop being such an uptight wank...Kia ora,<br /><br />Firstly, stop being such an uptight wanker. Is this your idea of a conversation? And you teach?!<br /><br />Secondly, your first comment is truly beautiful, but seriously, i stopped believing at "Waldorf" because I know the truth: black people are inferior according to your guru and that's fucked up, don't you agree?<br /><br />Secondly, you're absolutely right in your definition of intentional teaching. Yes you can intentionally observe. Yes an environment can be intentional in its provocations. Yes you can be reading to a group and not offer anything constructive...<br /><br />Of course, as you say, it is not just the doing that defines an 'intentional teacher', but the intention to enable the construction of new knowledge without limitation - can you really say that Steiner willingly opens any door to honor the learning journey of a child?<br /><br />I actually don't understand just what you are raging on about - your (or rather Epstein's) definition is spot on. So?<br /><br />Do you actually believe that the 'objectives' of Steiner somehow aligns with this definition? That Steiner equates with some mystical freedom to learn? <br /><br />Stieiner is dogmatic, homogenised, trapped in a 'cult of personality' and unable to accept criticism nor adapt to either local contexts or pedagogical development. It's an anachronism and it's a shame he died before the war was over because he might have dropped the eugenics bullshit.<br /><br />There are some really really good bits and I outlined them above, but there is no way in hell I would use the label of Steiner when promoting them. He doesn't deserve it; nor do I want to be aligned with people like yourself.<br /><br />akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-32089357186734368252015-01-08T23:18:28.694-08:002015-01-08T23:18:28.694-08:00 Intentional teaching it is a term that is used t... Intentional teaching it is a term that is used to describe teaching that is purposeful, thoughtful and deliberate .<br />In this definition it is the word intentional that is important since it assumes that an intentional educator is someone whose actions:originate from careful thought and are accompanied by careful consideration of their potential effects. Thus an “intentional’ teacher aims at clearly defined learning objectives for children, employs instructional strategies likely to help children achieve the objectives, and continually assess progress and adjusts the strategies based on that assessment’. Epstein, 2007, One of the important things alluded to in this definition is that intentional teaching is not something that can simply be observed. This is because what determines whether an educator is engaged in intentional teaching is not necessarily what the educator is doing but the thinking, or the intention, that sits behind the educator’s actions. In practice, this means that an educator who is sitting on the side of the sandpit observing children’s interactions without interacting him or herself may be engaged in intentional teaching whilst an educator who has organised the children into a group and is reading them a story might not be. This is because, as Epstein points out (2007, p. 4), it is ‘the teacher who can explain just why she is doing what she is doing [who] is acting intentionally – whether she is using a strategy tentatively for the first time or automatically from long practice, as part of an elaborate set up or spontaneously in a teachable moment’. Rosa Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04958829861468573664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-2467289989152780812015-01-08T22:43:50.118-08:002015-01-08T22:43:50.118-08:00i dont think you actually know what intentional te...i dont think you actually know what intentional teaching means....<br /><br />Wonder is the catalyst for all understanding. Wonder brings us into a reverent relationship with all that is, creating a sense of belonging and bringing deep meaning to our existence. All teaching in the Waldorf classroom is intentional, serving multiple purposes at one time. Its methods have the underlying aim of nourishing the soul and spirit of the children, igniting their curiosity and sense of wonder, and deepening their understanding of themselves and their world. Rosa Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04958829861468573664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-50379288727255066772014-09-27T16:43:25.751-07:002014-09-27T16:43:25.751-07:00Thanks :)
Yes I was surprised how most of the stu...Thanks :)<br /><br />Yes I was surprised how most of the stuff I've found on Steiner is so black and white - it's a love/hate thing. No one seems keen on looking at Steiner from a strictly pedagogical lens and critiquing the different elements of practice. Like I said in the post, there's plenty of good stuff within Steiner that we can all use for the benefit of our tamariki.<br /><br />See ya! akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-60767521550445176632014-09-25T00:43:31.633-07:002014-09-25T00:43:31.633-07:00Great post! This is pretty much how I see Steiner ...Great post! This is pretty much how I see Steiner too. As a parent I very quickly lost interest in Steiner education when I realised the extent of the racism and secrecy. AS a teacher I am happy to grab the bits I like and leave all the crap behind. I am glad more people are critiquing Steiner! Hope the new job is going well! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-40501670017429723692013-12-09T01:42:54.871-08:002013-12-09T01:42:54.871-08:00Hey I just found you in the spam folder so apologi...Hey I just found you in the spam folder so apologies for a late reply!<br /><br />Our daily hui continue - once per day for the 2/3 yr olds and twice for the 4yr old. We are now following a loose programme that skirts about the edges of the older children's project work - linking in with Reggio stuff here. We have found that we are needing to cycle thought the different resources/tools constantly to reinforce learning and take further steps towards mastery - they are young of course and focus times can be limited. Maintaining a group can be difficult at this age and we have just decided to keep it fairly fluid and not stress about those not keen to participate - it's a challenge to get certain children interested in some activities! <br /><br />Overall it's been a good experience - it's definitely given some children the skills and confidence to try out new experiences and get creative :)<br /><br />try it out yourself!akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-32997550328624226112013-11-22T21:28:50.319-08:002013-11-22T21:28:50.319-08:00Just come across this almost by accident. Great to...Just come across this almost by accident. Great to see male ece workers.... Still preciously few. <br />Good points about intent I know I struggle with this daily, trying to balance liberty with rich learning experience. I think that we need to be absolutely clear what we want to achieve. I'm also a male working in South Australia in a preschool. I'd be interested to hear more about how your 'introductions' to the tools and resources went.<br />Keep up the good work<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-33342494197965706442013-11-01T12:53:04.156-07:002013-11-01T12:53:04.156-07:00Thank you Katrina :) good luck with exams!Thank you Katrina :) good luck with exams!akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-81359496622568813972013-10-19T15:10:47.168-07:002013-10-19T15:10:47.168-07:00Great insightful thought provoking blog..love it!!...Great insightful thought provoking blog..love it!!! (3rd year ECE teacher in training)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529920236321547754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-65274813049958679892013-10-19T15:10:18.095-07:002013-10-19T15:10:18.095-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529920236321547754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-83560659197942016582013-08-08T12:14:44.395-07:002013-08-08T12:14:44.395-07:00Hey thanks for the references. don't suppose y...Hey thanks for the references. don't suppose you have them as PDF's do you?<br /><br />What kicked us into action was realising that Matariki was just an agenda item at the meeting to be quickly dealt with and an almost complete failure to recognise/celebrate Maori language week... we too are tokenistic... but more because we are so flat-out in our desire to pedagogically move forward that we have a long list of half-finished foundational work behind us.<br /><br />If I find anything more directly related to TW I'll post details. Good luck to you too!<br /><br />@koakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-7347394282718806082013-08-06T03:59:39.765-07:002013-08-06T03:59:39.765-07:00I'm studying Te Whāriki at the moment too, in ...I'm studying Te Whāriki at the moment too, in particular why almost every centre I've ever been to, thinks an occasional mumbled 'morena' and a tiki on the noticeboard, is somehow implementing a bicultural curriculum! What you need is a fluent te reo speaker with time on their hands and a passion for ECE: good luck! In the meantime you might get something out of these:<br /><br />Ritchie, J. (2009). He taonga te reo: Honouring te reo me ona tikanga, the Māori language and culture, within early childhood education in Aotearoa. <br />Ritchie, J. (2001). Implementing a bicultural curriculum: Some considerations. Early Childhood Folio(5).<br /><br />The Waitangi Tribunal/Te Rōpu Whakamana I Te Tiriti o Waitangi (2010). Te Reo Māori. Waitangi Tribunal Report 262<br /><br />Williams, N.M., Broadley, M-E., & Te-Aho, K.L. (2012). Ngā taonga whakaako: Bicultural competence in early childhood educationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-30801247053918778482013-06-26T00:01:59.689-07:002013-06-26T00:01:59.689-07:00It cracks me up how every month or so someone from...It cracks me up how every month or so someone from Kidicorp does a web sweep to check for media etc (yes I can see visitor searches, URLs, IP addresses etc if I want to - which is rarely) <br /><br />and finds this rant in the middle of the first page. I wonder what prospective customers think?<br /><br />I hope some change their minds...akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-70947613373614592112013-05-26T01:44:27.829-07:002013-05-26T01:44:27.829-07:00Thanks, that almost sounds quite doable!
What was...Thanks, that almost sounds quite doable!<br /><br />What was the theme song from Once Were Warriors? 'What's the Time Mr Wolf?'<br /><br />Time to get your shit together me thinks.<br /><br />@koakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-66254036163088643462013-05-25T03:36:09.110-07:002013-05-25T03:36:09.110-07:00I know the type very well. Cos guys can only be ON...I know the type very well. Cos guys can only be ONE thing right? Aggressive, unemotional jerks. The boys at my centre are super affectionate, happily wear dresses, love Spiderman, cooking, books and mobilo, and cry! My response to Dorkasaurus Dad would be along the lines of "Hey man, just quietly, some of the stuff you're saying to the kids don't reflect the values of our centre or the curriculum", maybe couple this discussion with a belt buckle that plays the theme from Once Were Warriors?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-71649283687928304592013-05-08T02:24:17.051-07:002013-05-08T02:24:17.051-07:00Thanks for your comments Pilar :)
Like you, I rar...Thanks for your comments Pilar :)<br /><br />Like you, I rarely kiss - close friends only, and I certainly don't kiss the parents of the children in my care!<br /><br />I do shake the hands of children occasionally - it really baffles them! I'm more fond of 'baby knuckles' which just cracks everybody up! <br /><br />cyber shake: 'warm regards and much respect'<br /><br />@koakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-21494883018721500132013-05-03T07:34:01.577-07:002013-05-03T07:34:01.577-07:00hello. I just found your blog - how refreshing!
I...hello. I just found your blog - how refreshing!<br /><br />I share my experience on kissing / greetings: I (adult female) am not a "kisser", and on occasion have been repulsed and offended by being kissed in greeting or farewell by a stranger, especially in the workplace (engineering). So I shake. Always. Before anyone asks. Shaking is great. Subtle changes in the holding of the hand can convey so so much. You can change the tempo with a short and snappy or a long and energetic version, add extras like a double-handed shake or a pat on the shoulder, which can grow into a part hug, and even sometimes you can surprise yourself with a completely natural shake-pat-hug-kiss! The shake is so completely customisable for the relationship and mood of the participants.<br /><br />I have tried this in a few different cultures (different workplaces / different countries), and even where there is a strong expectation for women to kiss on first introductions a shake is always warmly received.<br /><br />Your profession and gender adds a level of complexity to the situation that I cannnot begin to imagine, but perhaps my humble suggestion may be of some help.<br /><br />Don't underestimate the shake. I don't work in your environment, but I imagine a shake could become quite a sensation in that crowd.<br />pilarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-5173062436111297542013-04-07T15:24:22.537-07:002013-04-07T15:24:22.537-07:00The problem comes when someone tells us to suck it...The problem comes when someone tells us to suck it up. Or when someone tells us to do things that are not useful or even counterproductive. I am an early childhood professional and I will do the work I need to do. If I put in extra time, that is mine to do with what I want. Tom Bedardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427750320077815023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-17946177472808515592013-04-03T01:14:40.628-07:002013-04-03T01:14:40.628-07:00cheers!
Visited your web sites - so how do I get ...cheers!<br /><br />Visited your web sites - so how do I get a job in India? Would love to come over for a couple of years. Get in touch via my email if you see a possibility!<br /><br />@koakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-59705648847144166682012-11-27T22:31:08.807-08:002012-11-27T22:31:08.807-08:00yep you got it in one :)yep you got it in one :)akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-31756045065600748472012-11-27T22:30:18.964-08:002012-11-27T22:30:18.964-08:00Thanks. I'm starting to believe that teacher e...Thanks. I'm starting to believe that teacher engagement with TW is getting less and less. At my centre all assessment is done online and links to TW are simply the ticking of boxes. I haven't opened my book version in a looong time :( <br /><br />Tokenistic - yep.akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-18046302269274836722012-11-27T00:55:21.635-08:002012-11-27T00:55:21.635-08:00u got it all right there! kidicorp are baby farme...u got it all right there! kidicorp are baby farmers. its all about the almighty dollar. Even though they try to convince you that they're not, they bloody well are! <br />they have monopolised the sector. Imagine being a teacher there. Imagine a teacher who chooses to challenge them? She or he will be convieniently "let go" and will never be able to find work in ECE. Because Kidicorp will never employ you ever again! Govt need to stop this! This guy is making money from our people and he don't give a hoot about them. Look at the wages he pays them.... shocking stuff. Unqualified teachers and primary trained teachers (who make kids of 2 and 3 sit down and pay attention to a learning experience) are not the go!!! But kidicorp get them, so they don't have to pay them as much money. this is so wrong. now Govt is making mothers go to work. Kidicorp are rubbing their hands together and licking their greedy lips.... Mansions to buy, flash cars to buy, family holidays to go on.... while the families who pay childcare fees struggle with everyday living!!! This is just so wrong! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742258584242722894.post-3401710396711993052012-11-27T00:48:20.754-08:002012-11-27T00:48:20.754-08:00Loved reading that. Yes, I don't think many i...Loved reading that. Yes, I don't think many in ECE actually like being told that their curriculum is fueled by neo liberalism. I wonder if they think differently now? Awesome stuff. Thanks for thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com