In the previous posts we've outlined some of the sources that underpin our work. We are still looking for and finding ideas and inspiration - especially in the area of Early Childhood Education for Sustainability. If you see this blog and can recommend reading and research that links with our project please let us know via the comments - below.
The next few posts will report on our small scale study - the researchers, the questions, the settings, and our methods of data gathering. Finding funding for small-scale projects can be a challenge and we rely on the generosity of people who volunteer their time and efforts! Our university has some great schemes to support research and researchers, too. For this study the Early Childhood Research Group applied for and were granted 'seed' funding from the Childhood and Youth Research Institute. Paulette, Pat, Juljana and Gemma started work on the project. The summer studentship scheme, that offers eight week bursaries to aspiring researchers, enabled Sevgi and Rutendo to join in too.
The cooperative team approach fits with the ideals of education for sustainability - including participation and collaborative decision making. Six researchers seems a large team for a rather small study but it has enabled some great sharing of ideas so far - and we hope that the project will grow!
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