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Empowering Pedagogy for Early Childhood Education, 1st edition

Published by Pearson Canada (February 13, 2015) © 2016

  • Beverlie Dietze Okanagan College
  • Diane Kashin Toronto Metropolitan University

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In exploring the image of children and environments and thinking about ways in which pedagogy empowers children to be active and inquisitive learners in early learning environments, Empowering Pedagogy for Early Childhood Education is intended to create dialogue about how learning and development take place.

The text introduces the reader to research and perspectives from many disciplines, and attempts to provide a contemporary view of how early learning programs, when designed to support children's authentic interests and embrace their sense of wonder, can empower children to be inquisitive, lifelong learners.

Hallmark features of this title

  • A Child’s Story-Stories based on our experiences and children we have known, designed to give a child’s perspective while illuminating the content.
  • A Reflective Moment-Boxes that provide opportunities to pause and reflect deeply on key elements, and to help the reader recognize that the concepts explored in each chapter can be unpacked in a way to expose multiple perspectives.
  • Professional Case Study-Opportunities to view the practice of others and to ponder the ethical decisions professionals are required to make every day.
  • Making Connections-New technologies in professional practices intended to guide and support the reader to explore the potential for professional learning that is possible when technological connections are made.
  1. Introduction to Programming in the Early Years
  2. The Players 
  3. Community, Culture, and Diversity
  4. Programs and Approaches
  5. A Pan–Canadian and Global Review of Curriculum Frameworks
  6. Building  Relationships and Rapport in Children's Communities of Play
  7. Examining How Beliefs about  Politics and Ethics Influence Professional Practice
  8. The Environment
  9. Materials for Sparking Children's Curiosity and Play
  10. The Programming Process
  11. The Reflective Process
  12. Teacher as Researcher 

Dr. Beverlie Dietze has been an educator in early childhood and adult education programs and held leadership positions in several colleges and universities across Canada. She has been engaged in research projects focusing on outdoor pedagogy and has several peer-reviewed published articles and textbooks. She is a well-known speaker on early childhood topics nationally and internationally. She is a graduate of Sheridan College, the University of New Brunswick, St. Francis Xavier University, and the University of Toronto. In her leisure time, Beverlie connects with the land through gardening and exploring the natural elements of the environment and in publishing a magazine on outdoor play.

Dr. Diane Kashin is an early childhood educator and retired early childhood education professor. She has taught at both the degree and diploma level. Diane continues to work in the sector as a writer, researcher, blogger, presenter, and consultant. Diane has co-written several peer-reviewed articles and textbooks. Diane is a graduate of Seneca College, York University, and the University of Toronto. When she is not working, Diane likes to spend time playing with her grandchildren.

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