For Your Ears from the Early Years
Welcome to "For Your Ears from the Early Years," a podcast by Kriegler Education and hosted by Lili-Ann. Join us for candid and heartfelt interviews with the leading voices in early childhood education. Each episode features influential educators, leaders, and advocates who share their experiences, insights, and innovative ideas to inspire and inform anyone passionate about early years education.
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Whether you're an early childhood educator, a parent, or simply interested in developing and educating young children, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed and motivated in this field.
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For Your Ears from the Early Years
'Play is the Father of Children': Teaching Children with Joy in Lagos (Ep 20)
For Your Ears from the Early Years - Episode with Rosemary Paul
In this moving episode, host Lili-Ann Kriegler speaks with Rosemary Paul, an early childhood educator from Lagos, Nigeria. Rosemary shares her remarkable journey into education, beginning with her experience of caring for her ten younger siblings at age 16 after losing her mother. Now an experienced educator, she offers profound insights into early childhood education in Nigeria, where traditional views often clash with modern educational approaches.
Through heartfelt stories and practical examples, Rosemary illuminates how she uses play-based learning to reach every child, navigate cultural differences, and build trust with families. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of teaching in Nigeria's diverse cultural landscape, where three major languages—Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo—intersect in the classroom.
Particularly touching is Rosemary's description of using traditional games like 'Ayo' to teach mathematics and her passionate belief that "play is the father of children." Her innovative approaches to teaching and unwavering commitment to understanding each child's unique needs showcase the transformative power of culturally sensitive early childhood education.
This episode offers valuable insights for educators worldwide about patience, cultural awareness, and the universal language of play in early learning. Whether you're an educator, parent, or simply interested in understanding how early childhood education operates in different cultural contexts, this conversation will inspire and enlighten you.
Duration: 45 minutes Series: For Your Ears from the Early Years: Episode 20
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Lili-Ann Kriegler (B. A Hons, H. Dip. Ed, M.Ed.) is an award-winning author and Melbourne-based education consultant. Her books are 'The Power of Play' for educators and 'Roots and Wings' for parents. Lili-Ann’ is a leader in early childhood education (birth to years), leadership and optimising human thinking and cognition. She runs her consultancy, Kriegler-Education. She is passionate about the early childhood sector and believes in the transformational power of education.
Find out more at https://www.kriegler-education.com.
