Abstract
This paper explores a collaborative strengths-based approach to investing in pre-service early childhood teacher education in the area of child protection. The paper discusses findings from research that suggest using a collaborative process, involving work-integrated learning, enhanced the ability of the pre-service teachers in the study to protect young children. The paper draws on the doctoral research of the author, which evaluated a Strengths Approach as a cross-sector tool for implementing change in early-childhood education and in doing so researched a potential investment in improving pre-service preparation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ACEN 2012 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Collaborative Education: Investing in the future |
| Editors | Matthew Campbell |
| Place of Publication | Springvale South, VIC |
| Publisher | ACEN |
| Pages | 71-76 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780980570625 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | Australian Collaborative Education Network National Conference - Geelong, Australia Duration: 29 Oct 2012 → 02 Nov 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Australian Collaborative Education Network National Conference |
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| Country | Australia |
| Period | 29/10/12 → 02/11/12 |
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Fenton, A. (2012). Using a strengths approach in collaborative education. In M. Campbell (Ed.), ACEN 2012: Collaborative Education: Investing in the future (pp. 71-76). ACEN.