Will To Learn
The Learning Spaces
The Reinforcing Relationships: Infants and Toddlers Education in Emergencies framework featured on this page is based on the Teachers Without Borders Initiative Education in Emergencies-Natural Disasters and the infants and toddlers group learning space, as defined below.
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Read about the group space, in the context of other learning spaces.
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The Physical Space
The physical learning space, usually referred to as the centre or school, includes indoors and outdoors, equipment and materials. It is carefully planned, prepared and maintained by educators and directly influences the children’s development. In early childhood education and care settings, it is often regarded as the third component of the educational triangle - the other two being the educator and the child.
Beyond Four Walls Space
The ‘beyond’ spaces are all the settings, excluding the centre, used by the child or for the child for the purpose of learning.
The Group Space
The group learning space covers interactions and relationships. Young children’s learning is shaped by their relationships and interactions. It relates to the attachment to primary caregivers, secondary relationships to family members and educators, relationships with peers and interactions with other people in their community.
The E-Space
The e-space is a communication and teaching tool, the means to expand the learning spaces to boundless resources and relationships.
The Personal Space
Where, when and how the children’s personal learning happens is the scope of the personal learning space. It has no boundaries and includes the development of self-identity, a sense of belonging, and a sense of agency.
The Liminal Space
The transitional space between the known and the yet to be known is called the liminal learning space. In the context of infants, toddlers and young children it is that space between developmental milestones, the transition between the wanting to do it and the mastering of the skill.
For infants, toddlers and young children it is not an uncommon state, as they are in constant search for meaning and understanding of the world around them.