Early Childhood Folio

Co-constructed pathways of learning: A case study

publisher: 
NZCER Press
Start page: 
30
Author(s): 
Nikki O'Connor and Susie Greenslade

Two teachers research the documentation, continuity and complexity of key competencies in their combined new entrant, Year 1 and Year 2 classroom. They wanted to find ways to make the continuity visible without losing the complex interconnection of three aspects: key competencies, subjects and topics of interest. They saw the value of analysing case studies, and began to describe them as co-constructed pathways of learning. This article sets out the case study for one of the children, Kaleb, analysing the learning using four dimensions of strength.