Using the Froebelian approach to articulate your practice

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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