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This paper aims to clarify the role of constructivist approaches in early childhood education and their implications for teaching and learning.

Teaching in Early Childhood: Time to Merge Constructivist Views so Learning through Play Equals Teaching through Play

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Teaching approaches enhance children's learning in early childhood, suggesting new pedagogical roles for educators.

This paper aims to clarify the role of constructivist approaches in early childhood education and their implications for teaching and learning.
Clarification of scaffolding, guided participation, and co-construction concepts
Analysis of social-constructivist theories
Discussion of pedagogical knowledge in enhancing play-based learning
Framework established for integrating child-initiated and teacher-initiated experiences
Highlighted importance of educators' pro-active role in learning environments
Reconceptualization of teaching practices in early childhood curriculum

Helen Hedges (2000) studied this question.

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