Early Years Framework For Intentional Teaching

The Early Years Learning Framework defines Intentional Teaching as educators brings deliberate purposeful and thoughtful in their decisions and actions. It lets educators recognise that learning takes place in social interaction and conversation. As educators we need to realise that everything we do with our children daily teaches them something and leads them into a successful future. As educators we need to listen and respond to children respectfully and sensitively so it shows children that as their educator we care about them. Intentional teaching is part of childhood language and shows us that each child’s learning is greatly enhanced by interaction. Intentional teaching also encourages children to explore and build relationships with
others. As Educators we need to plan and look for opportunities to use strategies such as modelling, questioning, sharing and problem solving, while children engage in play-based activities.