Peer exclusion is a major concern for preschool children. In this episode we explore research findings on the regular instances of both exclusion and inclusion in a nursery setting. We discuss children's natural, biological need for belonging and dependence on the adult, how resourceful children can be, children not merely accepting exclusionary situations, adult guidance rather than teaching, the adult not having 100% control and much more…
To read and listen to the whole research series visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/articles/sustainability/
Episode break down:
00:00 – Series re-cap
01:40 – Exclusion as a routine concern for preschoolers
04:40 – The natural need to feel included and belong
07:30 – Children's resourcefulness
11:25 – The effects of exclusion on later life
15:40 – Children challenging exclusion
21:40 – We need to stop solving conflicts and problems for children
26:20 – To support children we need to truly know them
33:00 – Sociodramatic play as a powerful tool in exploring challenging issues
36:00 – The need for educator training on complex issues
41:46 – Recommendations for practice
44:40 – Using books to explore complex topics
53:57 – Are you speaking their language? 100 languages of children
59:54 – Imagine the brain like play-dough!
01:03:05 – The value for researchers in sharing their work
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