Educational Tales of the Unexpected: Children and Creativity 2014
DOI: 10.1163/9781848882942_006
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Growing Islands of Interest: Nurturing the Development of Young Children’s Working Theories

Abstract: This presentation draws on the work from a 2-year collaborative practitioner research project, Moments of wonder, every day events: how are young children theorising and making sense of their world. The project aimed to contribute perspectives to the discussion around the ways young children express and develop working theories, how practitioners understand these and how best to respond to this learning in five Playcentres (parent-led early childhood education settings) in Canterbury, New Zealand. Children's w… Show more

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“…Adults can support the well-being and involvement of children in several ways including addressing the behaviour and social experiences in a way sensitive to the needs of the child, the provision of stimulating interventions, the promotion of opportunities for autonomy and promoting involvement through following children's interests (Laevers, 2007). Children's interests are significant here because they are a powerful intrinsic motivator for learning (Drummond, 1993, DFE, 2014 and motivation is a key characteristic of involvement (Davis, Peters and White, 2012). For very young children these interests are demonstrated and extended through play as this is the medium through which children 'wallow' in their learning, demonstrating imagination, creativity and innovation (Bruce, 1991).…”
Section: Motivations For Learningmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Adults can support the well-being and involvement of children in several ways including addressing the behaviour and social experiences in a way sensitive to the needs of the child, the provision of stimulating interventions, the promotion of opportunities for autonomy and promoting involvement through following children's interests (Laevers, 2007). Children's interests are significant here because they are a powerful intrinsic motivator for learning (Drummond, 1993, DFE, 2014 and motivation is a key characteristic of involvement (Davis, Peters and White, 2012). For very young children these interests are demonstrated and extended through play as this is the medium through which children 'wallow' in their learning, demonstrating imagination, creativity and innovation (Bruce, 1991).…”
Section: Motivations For Learningmentioning
confidence: 99%