Early Excellence Podcast
Exploring Researchful Practice: Interview with Dr. Frances Giampapa
Mar 22, 2024
This podcast delves into the connection between EYFS practice and research, showcasing Dr. Frances Giampapa's insights on integrating research into daily work. It emphasizes the empowerment of early years teachers through personalized research projects and collaboration. The discussion also explores discoveries in early child development research, toolkit development for educators, and projects supporting well-being through art and storytelling.
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Quick takeaways
- Encouraging teachers to view daily practices as research for self-improvement.
- Introducing the Research Practice Toolkit to support early years teachers in conducting research.
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Research and Practice in Education
Dr. Francis Gempapa, a senior lecturer in education at the University of Bristol, discusses his research at the intersection of identities, language, and education. His work focuses on utilizing multilingual knowledge to support children's learning and understanding teachers' professional identities. He emphasizes the importance of teachers acting as researchers, using various methods like participatory ethnography and arts-based approaches.
