This article interrogates notions of teacher 'partnership with parents' within early childhood
care and education settings in the context of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Te Whāriki, the New …

Heteronormativity, the concept that heterosexual sexuality is an institutionalized norm and a
superior and privileged standard, is held firm when discourses of gender, sexualities and …

(ECE) and they will tell you that relationships are at the heart of their pedagogy.
Relationships are one of four key principles in the early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki …

AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND HAS a reputation for being a world leader in early childhood
education. However, research indicates that many early childhood teachers in New Zealand …

In this study, parents were asked for their thoughts on the documentation provided to them
by early childhood educators (ECEs), which focused on their young children's learning …

Fathers' participation in Early Childhood Education (ECE) has been recognised to have a
positive influence on young children's and their families' well-being. Teachers' beliefs and …

Parental involvement and parent-teacher partnership are key notions promoted in the New
Zealand early childhood curriculum, and their value for children's learning and development …

Early childhood education in both New Zealand and Japan is increasingly being seen as an
essential experience for children as evidenced by the growth of the early childhood sector …

Kaupapa Māori early years provision (KM-EYP) has underpinned efforts to revitalise Māori
language and culture throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Although many tamariki and …

Fathers' participation in Early Childhood Education (ECE) has been recognised to have a
positive influence on young children's and their families' well-being. New Zealand's …