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Early Childhood Education: Embedded in the Community

New Zealand early childhood education is noted for its quality of relationships with parents, families, and whānau. In this project we re-examined these relationships while investigating how active adult participation leads to enhanced children's learning and to family and community wellness. Reconceptualising everyday pedagogy to work innovatively with parents, families, whānau and community necessitated a conceptual shift, challenging traditional understanding of early childhood education as only child-centred services to one that positioned itself as a community and parenting resource, alongside a learning environment for children. This research was carried out from 2010 to 2012 in Whanganui, NZ. The research was a partnership between the Whanganui Central Baptist Kindergarten and Early Learning Centres, and researchers, Judith Duncan (University of Canterbury) and Sarah Te One (Victoria University of Wellington). Funded by the NZ Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (NZCER).