What, why and how? Pedagogy with very young children

These videos portray very young children as capable, powerful, active contributors to their own and others’ experience, and as partners who have a right to exercise and strengthen their sense of agency.

They support the VEYLDF Practice Principles and Learning and Development Outcomes, through:

• promoting greater understanding of children’s learning in the birth-to-three-years period
• deepening appreciation and regard for very young children’s capabilities and the implications for pedagogy
• disrupting and challenging current practices.

 For additional advice, ​​​​download the What, why and how? information booklet.

'There's a lot going on!' Pedagogy with very young children' transcript

Prompts for reflection - introduction transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 1: The coffee shop transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 2: The power of books - especially Wargan the Crow transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 3: Dough and sticks transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 4: Lunch transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 5: No duplicates of vehicles transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 6: Sleepoing outdoors transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 7: Learning to be with others transcript

Prompts for reflection. Vignette 7: Under the sofa transcript