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Who Holds the Power in ECE?
Chloe will share her fascinating recent doctorate research where Go-pro cameras were worn by children to record and examine the daily interactions and power dynamics between children with their ECE teachers.
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Ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a young child? In this episode, we dive into groundbreaking research with Dr. Chloe Keegan, who handed GoPro cameras to young children in their early childhood centers, capturing their experiences firsthand. What she uncovered about children’s rights to power and participation will challenge everything you thought you knew.
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About the presenter
Dr Chloe Keegan
Doctor of Philosophy in Education | Early Childhood Specialist | University Lecturer | Children's Rights Researcher
With over a decade of experience in the early childhood sector as a researcher, educator, content developer, and childhood specialist, Chloe’s passion lies in conducting qualitative research with young children. She is a Lecturer in the Froebel Department of Primary Education and Early Childhood in Maynooth University and her work is driven by a commitment to ensuring children's voices are authentically heard and reflected in educational policy and legislation.
Chloe's research has explored how power dynamics, educational structures, and shared environments between adults and children shape children's agency through her Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D) in Education entitled “It’s Like a Baby Jail!’ The impact of regimented daily routines on children’s participation in early childhood education”. Previously, Chloe has led national and international campaigns and initiatives as an outdoor and nature specialist, advocating for the use of real tools, such as hammers and hacksaws, in early childhood education and contributing to Ireland's alignment with international early years practices using inspection processes, particularly for outdoor play, policy and provision.
Chloe's research has explored how power dynamics, educational structures, and shared environments between adults and children shape children's agency through her Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D) in Education entitled “It’s Like a Baby Jail!’ The impact of regimented daily routines on children’s participation in early childhood education”. Previously, Chloe has led national and international campaigns and initiatives as an outdoor and nature specialist, advocating for the use of real tools, such as hammers and hacksaws, in early childhood education and contributing to Ireland's alignment with international early years practices using inspection processes, particularly for outdoor play, policy and provision.
Currently, Chloe is working for the National Disability Authority conducting research to inform national Irish policy and guidance for children and adults with disabilities.
What others said about this webinar:
This was great. I loved the examples and points on how we see children as capable but then we take away their decision making with something as simple as coat wearing.
— AMY
What an awesome webinar, made you think whether who we are doing it for and reflecting on our practice.
— MEMUN
It was awesome so easy to listen to and very practical thanks
— KAREN
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