Seeing Toddlers as Capable Learners

This video explores the image of the child and how seeing toddlers as capable, curious, and competent learners influences teaching practices. Learn how educators support independence, exploration, and confidence through respectful interactions, play-based learning, and responsive caregiving. Ideal for early childhood educators, caregivers, and students who want to promote positive learning and development in the early years. References: Rinaldi, C. (2006). In dialogue with Reggio Emilia: Listening, researching and learning. New York, NY: Routledge. McCartney, H., & Harris, T. (2014). The image of the child constructed and transformed by preservice teachers in international contexts. Action in Teacher Education, 36(4), 264–282. https://doi.org/10.1080/01626620.2014.948226 Malaguzzi, L. (1994). Your image of the child: Where teaching begins. Exchange, 96, 52–56. Bourdieu, P. (1990). In other words: Essays towards a reflexive sociology. Polity Press. Gramsci, A. (2006). Hegemony, intellectuals and the state. In J. Storey (Ed.), Cultural theory and popular culture: A reader (pp. 85-91). Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education; Prout, A. (2005). The Future of childhood. Routledge Falmer; Said, E. (1978). Orientalism. Penguin Books. Kincheloe, J. (1997). Home alone and ‘bad to the bone’: The advent of a postmodern childhood. In S. Steinberg, & J. Kincheloe (Eds.), Kinderculture: The corporate construction of childhood, pp. 31-52. Boulder, CO: Westview Press; Tarr, P. (2003). Reflections on the image of the child: Reproducer or creator of culture. Art Education, 56(4), 6–11. Dahlberg, G., Moss, P., & Pence, A. (1999). Beyond quality in early childhood education and care: Postmodern perspectives. Philadelphia, PA: Falmer Press.Tarr (2003). Canella, G. (1997). Deconstructing early childhood education: Social justice and revolution. New York: Peter Lang; Dahlberg, Moss, & Pence (1999). Vygotsky, L. (1978). Mind in society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Rinaldi, C. (1998). The spaces of childhood. In G. Ceppi & M. Zini (Eds.), Children, spaces, relations: Metaproject for an environment for young children, pp. 78-89. Reggio Emilia, Italy: Reggio Children; Malaguzzi, 1994. Rinaldi (1998); Rinaldi (2006). By Daniel Whitaker