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ERIC Number: EJ1333968
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Mar
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1836-9391
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Understanding Cultural Artefacts to Ensure Seamless Transitions in the Early Years
Bobongie, Fiona; Jackson, Cathy
Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, v47 n1 p62-73 Mar 2022
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjums (children), the cultural and world views they bring from their home life can be very different to those in school, creating an additional layer of adjustments in the Early Years pathway. We describe an Early Years Transitions Framework that demonstrates how changing transition from a process to move Jarjums as quickly as possible into a Western system to one that acknowledges the beliefs and cultural artefacts Jarjums bring to the Early Years space builds smoother transitions. The Framework is underlain by a mesh of High-Expectations Relationships, which moves the educator from the position of 'knowledge holder' to one of deep listening to understand the cultural needs and aspirations of families. By bringing these different world views together and building relationships across the Early Years sectors, educators can create a third cultural space where transition becomes a process of interwoven spaces and incremental learning.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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