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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