DoctorAndrea Delaune

I am interested in:

• Ethical and values-based practice in education
• Intentional teaching and relational pedagogy in early years settings
• Bicultural practice in Aotearoa New Zealand, including engagement with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Implementation and interpretation of Te Whāriki, with attention to diverse philosophical perspectives
• Social justice and equity in early childhood education
• Infant and toddler wellbeing, with a particular focus on everyday pedagogical practices that foster a sense of being valued and loved
• Global and local perspectives on early childhood policy and practice (including OECD Starting Strong frameworks)
• Cultural identity, belonging, and the role of learners’ own contexts in shaping educational experiences
• Critical and reflective pedagogy in initial teacher education for early childhood educators
• Professional identity formation and ethical responsibility among early childhood kaiako