Tag Archives: educational identities

‘superficial happy endings’

Posted on February 19, 2013 by backyardbooks

There is an article I really like on children’s conflict that analyses a group of children’s use of social structures (already in place) to enjoy agency in their world. She considers children’s adoption of gendered and learner identities in this … Continue reading →

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self-esteem in young children

Posted on January 16, 2013 by backyardbooks

“When a child establishes her identity she is simply becoming aware of how others see her. Once we talk about self-esteem we start to place a value on that identity.” (p.4) Ref: Marion Dowling (2005) Young Children’s Personal, Social and … Continue reading →

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On the integration of whakapapa as curriculum…

Posted on July 28, 2012 by backyardbooks

“…the integration of whakapapa as curriculum could have multiple benefits for gifted Māori children. Bevan-Brown’s (2004) findings reveal that ‘children who had a knowledge of and pride in their Māoritanga had heightened self esteem and confidence and thus were more … Continue reading →

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