Critical Theories in ECE

What does adopting a critical theories lens open opportunities for kaiako to do?

• Increase barriers to learning and participation

• Better 'hear' the voices of marginalized children and whānau

• Promote social exclusion

• Ignore diversity and inclusion

According to Te Whāriki, what does critical theories support in terms of curriculum?

• An inclusive curriculum for all children and whānau

• A curriculum that ignores diversity

• An exclusive curriculum for a select few

• A curriculum focused on barriers to learning

What is the main focus of critical theories in relation to practice in education?

• Acknowledging diversity and reducing barriers to learning

• Promoting social exclusion

• Ignoring the voices of marginalized children

• Creating more barriers to participation

What type of barriers does critical theories aim to identify, reduce, or eliminate?

• Cultural barriers only

• Physical, social, and conceptual barriers

• Intellectual barriers only

• Emotional barriers only

What is the vision of Te Whāriki in terms of curriculum design and teaching?

• A curriculum focused on barriers to learning

• A curriculum that ignores diversity

• An exclusive curriculum for a select few

• An inclusive curriculum for all children and whānau

How do critical theories address the issue of unequal access to opportunities and resources within communities, particularly for children and whānau, impacting educational success?

• Critical theories blame children and whānau for their lack of success without considering external factors.
• Critical theories ignore the issue and focus solely on individual efforts for educational success.
• Critical theories address unequal access by analyzing power dynamics, systemic inequalities, historical injustices, discrimination, and privilege that impact educational success.
• Critical theories suggest that equal access to opportunities and resources is not important for educational success.