July 28 August 2, 2003
Week 1
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7/28 |
Baby First Contact: Maureen Perry Kohimarama, Auckland |
Parent/Infant Class |
Critique Dixie is learning how to roll from back to front and front to back. Dixie found it difficult to move from tummy to back. Maureen needs to let her work it out. |
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7/28 |
Powhiri Contact: Barbara Backshall Dean of Early Childhood Education
ACE Marae |
Ke ora! Here are some photos of the Maori ceremony called a Powhiri that we attended today. This ceremony honored my arrival in New Zealand by welcoming me onto the Marae (meeting house) located at Auckland College of Education. We were called onto the Marae and then speeches were conducted in Maori by the Kaumatua (elder) and returned by our representative who spoke on our behalf. There was singing after each speech (waiata) in Maori. Then Diana requested through the spokeman that the quilt be blessed as it will be displayed at the venues where she speaks. Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin, Christchurch and finally Whangarei where it will be presented to a representative of Te Tari ora Puna o Aotearoa/New Zealand Childcare Association. |
Blessing of quilt |
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7/28 |
Hongi ACE Marae |
The picture with Diana and the Kaumatua is called a Hongi and at the end of the ceremony it is customary to touch noses and foreheads. It is a form of respect. |
Hongi |
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7/29 |
Infant / Toddler Network Meeting 60 Contact: Jean Rockel Senior Lecturer ACE Epsom |
Attention to Play |
The issue was raised whether RIE encouraged independence rather than interdependency. The word autonomous was used as an alternative to independence. This is an ongoing issue that will be addressed at the Specialist Intensive Programme. |
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7/30 |
MIT Student Lecture 35 Contact: Lin Howie Head of Early Childhood Education MIT Social Science |
Attention To Play |
Students discussing how they can facilitate different types of play in their centers and become more aware through observations of the different ways children attend to play. |
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7/31 |
Baby First Contact: Maureen Perry Director Kohimarama Auckland |
Parent/Infant Class |
Critique Toddlers are allowed to climb when it is safe and they have done it in their own way and in their own time. |
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7/31 |
ACE Student Lecture 25 Contact: Barbara Backshall Dean of Early Childhood Education ACE Lecture theater F4 |
Attention to Play |
Demonstrating RIE philosophy through dramatic play stare and share |
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8/1 |
Bear Park Child Care Center Visit Contact: Sue Stevely Cole Director Bear Park, Remuera |
Photo shoot |
Lunch time with the babies. Caregiver and child each have a spoon. Encouraging self-help skills. |
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8/1 |
A'oga Fa'a Samoa Center Visit Contact: Jan Director Grey Lynn, Auckland |
Photo Shoot |
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8/2 |
Bear Park All Day Workshop Contact: Sue Stevely Cole Director Remuera Auckland |
Respect Movement Eating |
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