Or maybe just a moan and some links.
I can’t help feeling that the EYFS cards that deal with play – for example, 4.1 , or card 4.3 which specifically is on critical thinking are a bit lightweight. This, for example, is what card 4.3 has to say about SST:
The most effective settings practitioners support and challenge children’s thinking by getting involved in the thinking process with them.
Sustained shared thinking involves the adult being aware of the children’s interests and understandings and the adult and children working together to develop an idea or skill.
Sustained shared thinking can only happen when there are responsive trusting relationships between adults and children.
The adult shows genuine interest, offers encouragement, clarifies ideas and asks open questions. This supports and extends the children’s thinking and helps children to make connections in learning.
Yes, there is a link in the electronic version of the card to the REPEY project and I do understand that the cards are meant for all practitioners, not just those who have FDs or BAs but I’m not sure what being aware of the children’s interests and understanding and genuine interest are beyond good, but standard, everyday practice.
nicktomjoe 