Accompanying children as they learn

«Positive relationships are the basis for children's development,» says Sonja Perren. The professor of development and education in early childhood teaches at the University of Konstanz, among other places. You can listen to her lecture as a podcast here.

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The Professor of Development and Education in Early Childhood at the University of Konstanz and the University of Teacher Education Thurgau (PHTG) focuses on the topic of «Quality and professionalisation in early childhood education and care settings». Other areas of teaching and research include «Socio-emotional competences and peer relationships in early childhood» and the «Importance of play for early childhood development».

Lecture from 04/02/2020 (41:51 min): Positive relationships and stimulating interactions are the basis for children's development and learning. This makes the design of relationships and interactions an important quality criterion for daycare centres and playgroups. «Our research shows that most professionals are good at supporting children emotionally and in terms of their behaviour,» explains Sonja Perren. «However, there is still enormous potential for development when it comes to active learning support.»

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