A1 Journal article (refereed)
Pedagogy-related tensions in flexibly scheduled early childhood education and care (2023)
Peltoperä, K., Vehkakoski, T., Turja, L., & Laakso, M.-L. (2023). Pedagogy-related tensions in flexibly scheduled early childhood education and care. International Journal of Early Years Education, 31(3), 645-660. https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2020.1778449
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Peltoperä, Kaisu; Vehkakoski, Tanja; Turja, Leena; Laakso, Marja-Leena
Journal or series: International Journal of Early Years Education
ISSN: 0966-9760
eISSN: 1469-8463
Publication year: 2023
Publication date: 12/06/2020
Volume: 31
Issue number: 3
Pages range: 645-660
Publisher: Routledge
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2020.1778449
Publication open access: Not open
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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/77475
Abstract
This study aimed at disclosing discursive tensions related to pedagogy in flexibly scheduled ECEC constructed in interviews by Finnish teachers and childcare nurses (n = 31). The analysis of the interview data followed the principles of discursive psychology. Consequently, three discursive tensions related to pedagogy were found: (1) children’s right to learn vs. their need for care, (2) educators’ educational background vs. personal strengths as a standpoint for pedagogical work and (3) pedagogy as standardised vs. meeting children’s individual needs.
As an implication, it appears problematic if we consider education and care as opposites. Instead, they should be viewed from a holistic pedagogical perspective, as each child has the right to high-quality pedagogy despite the timing of care. Moreover, children’s individuality should be at the core of planning pedagogical activities.
Keywords: nonstandard hour child care; early childhood education and care; pedagogy; pedagogical planning; discourse analysis
Free keywords: flexibly scheduled early childhood education and care; day and night care; pedagogy; discourse analysis; 24/7 economy
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Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2023
JUFO rating: 1