Bear Facts

Pedagogical Documentation

Documentation provides an extraordinary opportunity for parents, as it gives them the possibility to know not only what their child is doing, but also how and why, to see not only the products but also the processes.

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Environment

The philosophy of Bear Park Centres is based on the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum- Te Whaariki, with a strong inspirational influence from the educational philosophy of Reggio Emilia, in Italy.  By amalgamating these philosophies we commit to empower each child...

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Bear Facts - An Ordinary Moment - Extraordinary Possibilities

Several years ago I was asked, by Dr. George Forman, Professor of Education at the University of Massachusetts, to be involved in an educational research project based on the following concept.

"To write a book that provides case examples and commentary on how teachers from different cultures take an ordinary moment in the classroom, reflect on its significance, and then find ways to build that moment into an extraordinary learning experience for the children.
I was very excited about this prospect of being involved in research with other international educationalists and to ...."

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Bear Facts Assessment: Influenced by Reggio Emilia

Assessment is crucial in our teaching and learning environments. It guides our programme, creates a basis for our documentation, provokes dialogue amongst teachers, children and parents, gives us better understandings of our students, challenges us and promotes a sense of empowerment for the children. As teachers in a Reggio inspired centre we see it as our role to capture and extend the children's interests - we do this through documentation and assessment. We use written observations, photos and technology, planning meetings, documentation boards and books to aid us in this. All of these combine to create a programme that follows the children's interests and fosters their learning.

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