Learning together: an innovative parent education project to facilitate children's learning, wellbeing and resilience
Harrison, Cathie
van Vliet, Helen
10.4225/03/5817e2f471b87
https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/journal_contribution/Learning_together_an_innovative_parent_education_project_to_facilitate_children_s_learning_wellbeing_and_resilience/4141878
The complexities associated with living and learning in a rapidly changing world impact on children's play, learning, wellbeing and resilience. Evidence suggests that parent education and parent-teacher partnerships in the early years can support positive outcomes for young children and their families. This paper provides an overview of a pilot project that used an interactive parent education project to support early learning, and young children's wellbeing and resilience. School personnel, parents and university academics came together to share their unique perspectives on children's play, learning and wellbeing. The project was implemented at two sites with some variations in delivery in response to local contextual factors. At each site the participants were provided with relevant findings from current research, and opportunities to share experiences, knowledge and perspectives. Participation in experiential learning tasks and reflective dialogue encouraged collaborative conversations and built common understandings between parents, teachers and academics. The outcomes of the project suggest that 'Learning Together' can contribute to new knowledge and perspectives that are likely to have positive outcomes for children and their families.<div><br></div><div><div>International Research in Early Childhood Education, vol. 4, no. 1, p. 35-52</div></div>
2016-11-01 00:33:52
monash:131034
1959.1/1048479
Early years
Education
Parents
Parent-teacher partnerships
Parent education
Well being
collection(s) Monash University Faculty of Education papers
collection(s) IRECE Journal
text
journal article
1838-0689
Early Childhood Education (excl. Maori)
Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators
Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development