Tag: Education
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NEN Discuss: Waldorf/Steiner Education
The origins of Steiner Waldorf education? When exploring Steiner’s Waldorf educational philosophy and pedagogy, it is useful to understand the name and its origins. Firstly, Steiner refers to the theorist and founder of this educational approach, Rudolf Steiner. Whereas, Waldorf refers to the location of the first school to embrace Steiner’s approach, which opened in…
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NEN Discuss: Holistic Development
What is holistic development? Holistic development is not just a term but a powerful concept that shapes an individual’s overall growth and progress in all aspects of development, including physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual development. It is a view that does not isolate these areas but instead emphasises their interconnectedness and interdependence. It is…
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NEN Discuss: Reggio Emilia
Contextualising Reggio Emilia When exploring Reggio Emilia, it is important to note that it is not just the name given to the innovative and child-centred education philosophy but can be split into three interconnected aspects. Firstly, Reggio Emilia is a small city with an ethos that focuses on imagination, energy, and community spirit. The next…
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NEN Discuss: Forest School
An Overview of Forest School In the past, formal links between formal classroom education and the outdoor environment were unnecessary due to the freedom, opportunity and time children had to be outside as part of their daily lives. During this time, they naturally acquired practical skills and knowledge that applied to various aspects of their…
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NEN Discuss: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
About the theory Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ is a theory in psychology that describes the five basic human needs that must be fulfilled for individuals to be motivated to reach their full potential. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, sometimes referred to as a theory of motivation, is a classification system theorised to reflect the survival needs of…
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NEN Discuss: Cultural Capital
What is Cultural Capital? What is Cultural Capital, and what does it mean for early years practitioners and the education sector? These are two questions that educational practitioners have been considering and asking since this term regained popularity in its inclusion within the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) in 2019. The term Cultural Capital, as Ofsted…
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NEN Discuss: Zone of Proximal Development
What is the Zone of Proximal Development theory? One of the foundational theories of Social Constructivism is that of Lev Vygotsky’s work on the Zone of Proximal Development. The Zone of Proximal Development focuses on the implications, influence, and involvement of social interaction in an individual’s learning and the role another person plays in supporting…
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NEN Discuss: Maths till age 18
What is the plan? Under Sunak’s plans it will be made mandatory for all pupils in England to study maths to the age of 18. Currently Pupils can stop study Maths after GCSE at 16 years old. This plan has been stated as the maths teaching being provided through different routes, rather than through A-levels…
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