Summary

Susan Stacey, in her book Emergent Curriculum and Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood Education, reminds us that teaching, in its highest form, is a creative art. By sharing real stories from her own experience as well as those of her collaborators, she provides a framework within which we can serve the pedagogy of emergent curriculum.

A book that challenges us to leave behind stereotypes and to use innovative practices responding to the interests of children as we see them emerge. It leads us to the essence of the emergent curriculum and encourages us to dream, develop, and implement a program inspired by the interests of children.

To create an exciting environment where children explore and learn through activities they enjoy. The book is also a guide with rich ideas, useful references, and a dynamic framework to embark on the journey of pedagogical documentation that leads to critical analysis and dialogue, decision-making, program development, and further research.

It brings us into immediate contact with what children are doing, connects us with each other and with the wider community. It takes us out of the isolation of the educator as we cease to work detached from others and share our thoughts, questions, and the work of the children.

As early childhood educators, we have the responsibility to cultivate children's love for learning and to provide opportunities for that learning to become a reality.

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