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Step In or Stand Back? Navigating the Pedagogical Continuum

Missed the love webinar? Catch up by watching the recording of the session here!This practical session explores the balance between adult-led and child-initiated learning, supporting practitioners to make effective in-the-moment decisions. Drawing on evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation, participants will examine how and when to intervene to maximise learning without limiting independence.<p style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The session focuses on recognising key moments for interaction, including when to scaffold, sustain, or step back. Participants will explore how adult decisions impact engagement, challenge, and independence across provision.<p style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With a strong emphasis on practical application, participants will analyse real scenarios and reflect on decision-making using structured prompts, enabling them to refine their professional judgement and ensure consistency across practice.<h3 id="32655f02-b305-47a1-95ae-26a7900eca14" data-toc-id="32655f02-b305-47a1-95ae-26a7900eca14" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Learning Objectives</h3><ul style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>To identify and explain the pedagogical continuum between adult-led and child-initiated learning</li><li>To apply strategies to make effective in-the-moment decisions, including when to scaffold, sustain, or step back</li><li>To evaluate and refine decision-making to promote independence, challenge, and engagement across provision</li></ul>Price is inclusive of VAT

Develop confident decision-making to know when to intervene, scaffold, or step back, using practical strategies and evidence-informed approaches to support independence in EYFS.

Early Years Essentials- Step In or Stand Back? Navigating the Pedagogical Continuum

ALDAR TRAINING ACADEMY LLC

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