Co-construction of learning is another useful lens through which to reflect on this topic – referring to sustained interactions and experiences with all children in secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships, whilst the dialogical approach enables consideration of a complexity of the conditions that shape our understanding of dialogue in context.

Julie has been chair of the Early Years Curriculum Group and the National Association of Inspectors, Advisers and Consultants Early Childhood Group.She held the post of Early Years Adviser in Oxfordshire for 11 years, before which she was lecturer in early childhood education at the University of Reading.

UTC), we are exploring the challenges to our Montessori practice, focusing on why and how we engage with young children and when we choose to interact and when to interrupt. Professor Julie Fisher explains the – often subtle – differences between interacting and interfering when communicating with young children. It made us aware of the interconnectedness of these early experiences and of the importance of feelings as the bank of our memories is added to through our interactions. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.Identifies the key components of effective interactions and how implementing these can improve the quality of childrens learning Contains transcripts of interactions from baby rooms through to Year 2 classes which exemplify key messages Provides prompts you can use to analyse and improve your own practiceWritten in the authors exceptionally clear and accessible style, this book is indispensable reading for all students and practitioners working and studying in the early years.

Identifies the key components of effective interactions and how implementing these can improve the quality of children's learning * Contains transcripts of interactions from baby rooms through to Year 2 classes which exemplify key messages * Provides prompts you can use to analyse and improve your own practice Written in the author's exceptionally clear and accessible style, this book is indispensable reading for all students and practitioners working and studying in the early years. Offers practical guidance on developing high quality interactions to better scaffold childrens learning and development.Do join us on Tuesday when we share the full conversation with you, after which we will break into smaller groups to explore this challenge to our practice. Teaching for social justice, social responsibility and social inclusion: a respectful pedagogy for twenty-first century early childhood education https://www. Julie is author of a number of articles on early childhood education as well as her books Starting from the Child and The Foundations of Learning (Open University Press). Offers practical guidance on developing high quality interactions to better scaffold children's learning and development. Written in the author’s exceptionally clear and accessible style, this book identifies the key components of effective interactions and how implementing these can improve the quality of children’s learning.