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Any Questions? Young children questioning in their early childhood education settings

Murray, J. (2022) Any Questions? Young children questioning in their early childhood education settings. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal. 30(1), pp. 108-130. 1350-293X.

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Abstract:
Young children’s questions may offer powerful leverage for knowledge acquisition and deep level learning, yet often go unrecognised and undervalued in early childhood education (ECE) settings. When young children’s questions are not heard or respected, they are denied their UNCRC Article 12 right to express their views freely and have ‘due weight’ accorded to them. A pilot case study framed by critical pedagogy and young children’s rights perspectives was conducted in the Midlands region of England to investigate the nature and extent of young children’s questioning in ECE settings and its relationship with knowledge acquisition and learning. Early childhood students recorded questions young children (n=9) (2.2-4.5 years) asked in ECE settings. Four categories of young children’s questions emerged, two oriented to knowledge acquisition and learning. Evidence also revealed effects of performativity impeding knowledge acquisition and learning by both adults and young children in ECE settings. Further study is indicated.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3300
Creators:
Murray, J.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:
18 January 2022
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 108-130
Journal or Publication Title:
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
Volume:
30
Number:
1
Number of Pages:
23
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1080/1350293X.2022.2026436
ISSN:
1350-293X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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