Activity 2.1 | Slowing Down…Responsive Practice

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Cours: Responsive Pedagogical Approaches in Early Childcare and Education
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Date: mercredi, 29 octobre 2025, 10:18

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Slowing Down

A snail sits on a blade of tall grass in a cluster of tall grassesWatch the YouTube video, Slow pedagogy - Making time for children's learning and development about slowing down (Froegal Trust, 2022).

As you watch, reflect on the concept of slowing down in early childhood practice. Then, respond to the following prompts in your journal:

  • How can slowing down support more intentional and responsive approaches to children’s learning and development?

  • What pedagogical choices or commitments might you make to cultivate a practice grounded in the principles of slow pedagogy?

References

Froebel Trust. (2022, November 4). Slow pedagogy – Making time for children’s learning and development [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3_nYBVRcI