In this webinar, Dr Karyn Aspden and Dr Linda Clarke from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa | Massey University discuss their research into the teaching practices that support the social-emotional competence of infants and toddlers.
They provide practical strategies and advice for teachers on how to build intentional, responsive relationships in the contexts of play, routines, and in situations of toddlers’ peer conflicts.
Dr Karyn Aspden is a senior lecturer in the Early Years programme at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa | Massey University. Her research interests include practicum, effective teaching practice, early intervention and infant and toddler pedagogy.
Dr Linda Clarke (Kāi Tahu) is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, with research interests in professional development, social-emotional learning, culturally responsive pedagogies, and educational leadership. Before pursuing her academic career, Linda worked as an early childhood education teacher. She completed all her degrees, including her PhD through Massey University.
