Second Language Acquisition through play in Early Childhood Education settings
By Dung Nguyen Many research studies highlight the essential role of play in children’s comprehensive development, including language acquisition. Mourão (2018) reported that unstructured play within a language learning environment, supplemented with resources from teacher-led activities, establishes an optimal…
In this month’s GuestPen Dung Nguyen
Doctoral Researcher in Educational Sciences, University of Oulu, Finland Dung Nguyen holds a solid academic foundation encompassing a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Linguistics. Accumulating over a decade of experience as a devoted university lecturer…
Sámi early childhood education (SECE) in Finland
GuestPen by Marikaisa Laiti This writing focuses on Sámi early childhood education (SECE): how it is organised and implemented in Finland. It refers to ECE that aims to secure and strengthen the Sámi language learning and development, growth into…
In this month’s GuestPen Marikaisa Laiti
Marikaisa Laiti (KT; KM; KK/early education teacher). Assistant Professor, Sami University Guovdageaidnu/Koutokeino, Norway. Marikaisa Laiti graduated with a doctorate in education from the University of Lapland in 2018. The topic of her doctoral research was the implementation of Sámi…
Reciprocity is crucial in the construction of humor
GuestPen by Tuula Stenius The doorbell rings. I go to answer it, but there’s no one at the door. However, I know that behind the door are two little girls hiding because I can hear a faint rustle and…
In this month’s GuestPen Tuula Stenius
Throughout her working career, Tuula Stenius has worked in early childhood education in various positions. In her dissertation, she investigated the construction of humor of young children, i.e. children aged 1–6, in kindergarten. The dissertation consists of four scientific…
Book Review: Team Leadership in Early Childhood Education
For December, our blog staff is reviewing a new book by Samuli Ranta “Näin johdat varhaiskasvatuksen tiimiä” [Team Leadership in Early Childhood Education] (2023). This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to get inspired by research-based and…
Kindergarten museum: Persistent work for children and ECEC
Blogtext by Susanna Gillberg Background of the Kindergarten Museum Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) has its roots in the 19th century, when Hanna Rothman (1856–1920) and Elisabeth Alander (1859–1940) brought the Froebelian kindergarten idea to Finland from…
In this Month’s GuestPen Susanna Gillberg
Susanna Gillberg is working as a Curator of Collections in the Kindergarten Museum in Helsinki. She works mainly with collections management but is also interested in museum educational issues. Her background is in educational sciences (MA, Early Childhood Education)…
The changing nature of the Finnish education system and its terminology: policy produces terminology and vice versa – is it so?
GuestPen by Meri Pihanperä What are the key elements of a successful education system? At this point, I can not overemphasise the importance of an equal learning path that acknowledges the relevancy of early childhood education and care (ECEC)…
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