What does children's participation in ECEC look like in different parts of the world? How is it discussed and lived in different contexts and countries, what are global challenges and what can we learn from each other? This panel brings together research and perspectives on children's participation from the US Southwest, Aotearoa - New Zealand and Germany. We discuss what happens when educators share power with children and researchers listen more deeply to children - they learn to take part in decision making, to be aware of their needs and wishes and how to be in solidarity with other people's needs. That learning journey is an ongoing process for children and educators, and participation becomes key for justice and equity.
The discussion will be held in English. The slides of the presentation will be in German, there will be summaries in German and questions can of course also be asked in German.
Speakers:
Beth Blue Swadener, PhD (Arizona State University, USA),
Dr. Rebecca L. Hopkins (Senior Lecturer Pūkenga Matua, Auckland University of Technology Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau Aotearoa New Zealand),
Dr. Katrin Macha & Lena Claßen (ISTA Institute for the Situational Approach Berlin)
About the event series
The childhood education evening lectures on changing topics take place every Thursday from 17:30 to 19:00 hybrid in room 333 of ASH Berlin and in the digital space. The last event on July 1, 2026 will exceptionally take place on a Wednesday, also in hybrid. They are aimed at students, educational professionals and teachers. Participation is free of charge.
To participate via Zoom meeting, please always register via the button (see above) up to 24 hours before the event. The link to the Zoom meeting will then be sent to you on the day of the event. For organizational reasons, we cannot send a link if you register later. If you would like to receive a certificate of attendance, please contact kipaed.abendvorlesung@ ash-berlin.eu.
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