Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible Strategies Part 2: Play is the Work of Children
The key takeaway is to have a strategy. Have multiple strategies for different learning pathways.
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Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Mar 12
- 5 min
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible Strategies Part 2: Play is the Work of Children
The key takeaway is to have a strategy. Have multiple strategies for different learning pathways.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Feb 28
- 3 min
The Artist's Studio: The Atelier and Atelierista
Above all, the atelier brings the strength and joy of the unexpected and the uncommon to the process of learning. It supports a…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Feb 27
- 4 min
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible strategies.
"Formulas? There are none. There are only possible strategies."
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
Just because it looks nice doesn’t mean learning can happen.
the Reggio Emilia Approach we repeat the wise words of Loris Malaguzzi "The environment is the third teacher". In the Instagram years...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
Making Visible What a Tool Can Do
In an emergent curriculum teachers can sometimes forget or fall into a mindset they shouldn’t really get involved too much or “teach”…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
No math class😲 How do children learn🤔
So if we opt out of the subject based approach where we divide the day by different domains (English, Math, Art, Chinese etc.) how can…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
The Internalized Curriculum
There are also many wonderful Chinese early childhood theorists to learn from such as Professor Yu Yong Ping (虞永平)，Mr. Chen He Qin (陈鹤琴)，and
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset in (Early Childhood) Education
When we look at these two mindsets from the point of view of our work, teaching, and learning, many of us are stuck in fixed mindsets about
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 28, 2022
- 5 min
The Fire Truck’s Flat Tire!
When should teachers step in and get involved in children's play?
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
What is Circle Time?
What makes one part of the day different from another?
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 23, 2022
- 4 min
What Does Following Children's Interests Through Project Based Learning Really Mean?
"what makes something an insect?" or "how does a caterpillar become a butterfly?" (or another insect). The teacher would then set out...
Miki Barr (M.Ed)
- Oct 22, 2022
- 9 min
Four Questions About Project Based Learning!
What is the purpose of the PBL Approach?
Why should every child be involved in every activity in the project exploration process?
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
Children Learn Math Through Play!
These are the moments play based educators are seeking, like Sherlock Holmes finding clues.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 9, 2022
- 5 min
The Play Problem in Early Childhood Education!
students engaged in a game led and controlled by the teacher may be fun for the students and certainly holds some important learning but it
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 6, 2022
- 3 min
Taking Children’s Play Further
The aim is to stay with children’s play, provoke their thinking, develop their ideas, and layer it with skills that they can use.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Sep 14, 2022
- 6 min
What you don't know about UK EYFS and USA Common Core.
We have grave concerns about the core standards for young children
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Jan 9, 2022
- 3 min
The DEVIL in the Early Years.
If we asked you about your ‘image of the child’ will what you say match what you do? For those of you that are interested or believe in...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Jan 5, 2022
- 12 min
The How and When of Learning to Read...
The problem with synthetic phonics, if used alone, is learning can lack context which means children can
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 31, 2021
- 5 min
What is the Future of Private Education in China?
Is this all about to change. Based on changes across China on an educational reform level, financial and COVID-19 it seems the future of pri
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 min
12 Best Practices for Early Childhood Education: Introduction…
Book reflection and review. 12 Best Practices in ECE
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