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February 6, 2026Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

The dos and don’ts of practicing artivism: Pedagogical insights for embedding child rights and addressing social issues in early childhood education

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EHEmmie Henderson-DekortCBCarolyn BjartveitABAlisha Bagshaw

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Artivism promotes child rights and social engagement in early childhood education, highlighting the need for active participation.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how artivism can be integrated into early childhood education to empower children and promote their rights.
  • Utilized a duoethnography research methodology to reflect on pedagogical processes.
  • Incorporated child-led art-making and storytelling sessions within the curriculum.
  • Engaged with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper to enrich the educational experience.
  • Found that children actively explored their roles in shaping sustainable futures through creative expression.
  • Emphasized children's capabilities as social actors rather than passive recipients.
  • Provided practical recommendations for educators to foster children's agency and engagement with social issues.

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Henderson-Dekort et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698586238f7c464f2300a0fchttps://doi.org/10.1177/14639491261416141
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