Academic research Archive - Froebelian futures

01/04/2020 | Bruce, T., McNair, L., and Whinnett, J.

Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice

A brilliantly engaging and practical book that highlights the essential nature of storytelling in all walks of life, and how to best cultivate this in the early years classroom.

01/07/2019 | McNair, L., Cameron, I. and Gilbertson, L.

Adult roles in support of early childhood play

Explores whether play can be deeper, richer and more meaningful when children are beyond the watchful eye of an adult…

01/07/2021 | McNair, L. J.

“Why are all the doors locked?”

This ethnographic study sought to explore the perspectives of 16 children as they transitioned from one ‘early learning and childcare centre’, Lilybank, to four Scottish primary schools.

01/01/2021 | McNair, L & Powell, S

Friedrich Froebel: a path least trodden

An introduction to contemporary Froebelian pedagogy. Requires login with your University of Edinburgh or other credentials.

01/01/2021 | McNair, Blaisdell, Davies & Addison

Acts of pedagogical resistance

Action research project contesting “tick box” observations of young children for formal assessment in favour of “Lived Stories”.

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Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice

Adult roles in support of early childhood play

“Why are all the doors locked?”

Friedrich Froebel: a path least trodden

Acts of pedagogical resistance

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