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The document discusses the importance of reflecting on one's image of the child in order to make informed decisions in educational services. It outlines how different images of the child can influence educator roles and practices, highlighting the need for alignment with best practices as per the National Quality Framework (NQF). By examining these images, educators can enhance their approach to supporting children's development and learning.

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Image of Child 1

The document discusses the importance of reflecting on one's image of the child in order to make informed decisions in educational services. It outlines how different images of the child can influence educator roles and practices, highlighting the need for alignment with best practices as per the National Quality Framework (NQF). By examining these images, educators can enhance their approach to supporting children's development and learning.

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Unpacking your image of the child

We all have an image of the child and unless we reflect on this image and challenge how
useful it is, we subconsciously make decisions in the service based on our image of the
child. You can use the following system to reflect on whether your image(s) of the child
are supporting, or getting in the way of, best practice within your service.
Role of the Types of
My Image of Alignment
educator based on experiences based
the child with NQF
the image on the image
Examples: Simple, adult-directed, Supervision
Control, redirect, give Agency
Naughty limited resources as
rules, discipline Rights of child
will break them

Spend time with child, Fun resources, look Sense of identity


Cute Relationships
take lots of photos, focus good in photos, Maximised
on the superficial support cuteness learning
Child-directed
Getting Teach child, assess their Structured, focused on
Responsive
ready for knowledge and skills, school readiness skills, teaching
school focus on specific aspects adult-directed Transitions

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