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Early years curriculum: funds of knowledge as a conceptual framework for children’s interests

Hedges, Helen, Cullen, Joy, Jordan, Barbara·2011·Journal of Curriculum Studies
DOI 10.1080/00220272.2010.511275
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Children’s interests are frequently cited as a source of early‐years curricula. Yet, research has rarely considered the nature of these interests beyond the play‐based environment of early‐childhood education. This paper reports findings from a qualitative, interpretivist study in two early childhood settings in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Using participant observation, interviews, and documentation, the study examined children’s interests and teachers’ engagement with these in curriculum interactions. Evidence suggested children’s interests were stimulated by their ‘intent participation’ in family and community experiences and encapsulated in the notion of ‘funds of knowledge’. The concept of funds of knowledge provides a coherent analytic framework for teachers to recognize children’s interests and extend teachers’ curriculum planning focus beyond that of a child‐centred play‐based learning environment.

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Authors
Hedges, H., Cullen, J., & Jordan, B.
Affiliations
  • University of Auckland (NZ)
  • Massey University (NZ)
Corresponding author
Hedges, Helen
ORCID
Hedges, Helen
Venue
Journal of Curriculum Studies
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2011-04
Volume
43
Issue
2
Pages
185-205
ISSN
  • 0022-0272 (ISSN-L)
  • 1366-5839
DOI
10.1080/00220272.2010.511275
OpenAlex
W2099307959
Cited by
201
References
64
Citations by year
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FWCI
24.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Curriculum Studies (publishedVersion)
  • ResearchSpace (University of Auckland) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Massey University
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Early Childhood Education and Development
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies
  • Social Sciences › Education › Education Methods and Practices
Keywords
funds of knowledge, children's interests, early childhood curriculum, early childhood education, play-based learning, curriculum development, teacher engagement, child-centred learning, New Zealand

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