How does learning happen: Ontario’s pedagogy for the early years
Learn about the four foundations that are important for children’s well-being and healthy development. This information is for educators working in early years settings.
Executive summary
This resource focuses on learning and development through relationships, particularly the relationships between children, families and educators. It outlines goals for children, expectations for programs and questions for reflection based on the four foundations of belonging, well-being, engagement and expression.
This resource discusses:
- the importance of creating a sense of belonging through fostering relationships and connections
- how to create environments and experiences to engage children in learning through play and inquiry
- the importance of supporting children's sense of self, health and well-being
- how to support positive self-expression and communication in all forms
An introduction to how does learning happen for educators
Executive summary
This resource supports educators working in early years programs with their continuous professional learning. It highlights key information, practical examples and questions from How does learning happen: Ontario's pedagogy for the early years.
An introduction to how does learning happen for home child care providers
Executive summary
This resource supports providers working with children and families in home child care settings with their continuous professional learning. It highlights key information, examples and questions from How does learning happen: Ontario's pedagogy for the early years.
An introduction to how does learning happen for leaders
Executive summary
This resource supports leaders in early years programs with their continuous professional learning. It highlights key information, examples and questions from How does learning happen: Ontario's pedagogy for the early years to support educators in their work with children.
Minister's policy statement on programming and pedagogy made under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014
Executive summary
This policy statement identifies How does learning happen: Ontario's pedagogy for the early years resource as the pedagogical document that is to be used by licensed child care programs when they are developing their programs and services.
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