Learning Stories: Constructing Learner Identities in Early Education

In this full-colour book, the authors outline the philosophy behind Learning Stories and refer to the latest findings from the research projects they have led with teachers on learning dispositions and learning power, to argue that Learning Stories can construct learner identities in early childhood settings and schools. By making the connection between sociocultural approaches to pedagogy and assessment and narrative inquiry, this book contextualises Learning Stories as a philosophical approach to education, learning and pedagogy. Chapters explore how Learning Stories: help make connections with families; support the inclusion of children and family voices; tell us stories about babies; allow children to dictate their own stories; can be used to revisit children's learning journeys; can contribute to teaching and learning wisdom.