Abstract
This article examines how an educator develops a drama pedagogy through the course of her dramatic interactions with three toddlers. A cultural-historical approach was used to explore the concepts of dramatic interactions and dimensions of drama pedagogy. Visual research methodology involved video observations and a reflective interview with the educator. A case example uses an everyday moment that took place in an Australian childcare centre. This is discussed to show how drama pedagogy unfolds to support toddlers’ learning and development. The case example occurs in a special space known as the neighbourhood space. A drama pedagogy has been conceptualised through three dimensions: a space that has dramatic qualities, interactions and narratives. These foster an inquiry stance in toddlers. It is argued that drama pedagogy is an intentional pedagogical approach to engage toddlers in the neighbourhood space. This article gives focus to an educator who embraces a dramatic conversation style we call dialogue commentary.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 140-156 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Early Childhood Research |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- child care
- early childhood education
- pedagogy
- sociocultural theory
- toddlers
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Developing a drama pedagogy for toddler education. / Quinones, Gloria; Ridgway, Avis; Li, Liang.
In: Journal of Early Childhood Research, Vol. 17, No. 2, 06.2019, p. 140-156.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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AU - Li, Liang
PY - 2019/6
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AB - This article examines how an educator develops a drama pedagogy through the course of her dramatic interactions with three toddlers. A cultural-historical approach was used to explore the concepts of dramatic interactions and dimensions of drama pedagogy. Visual research methodology involved video observations and a reflective interview with the educator. A case example uses an everyday moment that took place in an Australian childcare centre. This is discussed to show how drama pedagogy unfolds to support toddlers’ learning and development. The case example occurs in a special space known as the neighbourhood space. A drama pedagogy has been conceptualised through three dimensions: a space that has dramatic qualities, interactions and narratives. These foster an inquiry stance in toddlers. It is argued that drama pedagogy is an intentional pedagogical approach to engage toddlers in the neighbourhood space. This article gives focus to an educator who embraces a dramatic conversation style we call dialogue commentary.
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