All Outputs (37)

Exploring the potential and challenges of utilising projects to embed creativity into the curriculum for young children (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Chicken, S. (2018, February). Exploring the potential and challenges of utilising projects to embed creativity into the curriculum for young children. Presented at British Early Childhood Education Research Association (BECERA), Birmingham

‘Words are bandied about but what do they mean?’ An exploration of the meaning of the pedagogical term “project” in historical and contemporary context (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Chicken, S. (2015, September). ‘Words are bandied about but what do they mean?’ An exploration of the meaning of the pedagogical term “project” in historical and contemporary context

Chicken. S (2015) ‘Words are bandied about but what do they mean?’ An exploration of the meaning of the pedagogical term “project” in historical and contemporary contexts, EECERA, Barcelona University, Spain, September 2015

What really works for the early years? Guidance for the Early Years Pupil Deprivation Grant Welsh Government: Cardiff (2015)
Report
Chicken, S. (2015). What really works for the early years? Guidance for the Early Years Pupil Deprivation Grant Welsh Government: Cardiff. Cardiff: Welsh Government

What really works for the early years? : Guidance for the Early Years Pupil Deprivation Grant (2015)
Report
Chicken, S. (2015). What really works for the early years? : Guidance for the Early Years Pupil Deprivation Grant. Cardiff: Welsh Government

This report explores ways of utilising the Pupil Premium Grant for settings with young children and should be useful for schools, teachers and LAs.

Making effective use of the Early Year's Pupil Deprivation Grant: A resource for leaders and practitioners (2015)
Report
Egan, P. D., Chicken, S., & Waters, D. J. (2015). Making effective use of the Early Year's Pupil Deprivation Grant: A resource for leaders and practitioners. Cardiff: The Wales Centre for Equity in Education, Trinity St David Univiesity of Wales

‘Words are bandied about but what do they mean?’: An exploration of the meaning of the pedagogical term “project” in historical and contemporary contexts (2014)
Thesis
Chicken, S. ‘Words are bandied about but what do they mean?’: An exploration of the meaning of the pedagogical term “project” in historical and contemporary contexts. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/806208

This thesis explores the pedagogical practices signified by the pedagogical term ‘project;’ which have traditionally been associated with enquiry based progressive ways of working with young children aimed at facilitating levels of both child and te... Read More about ‘Words are bandied about but what do they mean?’: An exploration of the meaning of the pedagogical term “project” in historical and contemporary contexts.

‘Words’ are bandied about but what do they mean?’ An exploration of project constructions in Foundation Phase classrooms (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Chicken, S. (2014, September). ‘Words’ are bandied about but what do they mean?’ An exploration of project constructions in Foundation Phase classrooms. Presented at BERA, London, IoE

‘Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context’ (2011)
Book Chapter
Chicken, S. (2011). ‘Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context’. In Extending Professional Practice in the Early Years. SAGE Publications (UK and US)

Diversity in educational practice: Exploring different constructions of ‘project work’ in the early years (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Chicken, S. (2010, September). Diversity in educational practice: Exploring different constructions of ‘project work’ in the early years. Presented at EECERA, Birmingham University

Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context (2010)
Journal Article
Maynard, T., & Chicken, S. (2010). Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context. Early Years, 30(1), 29-39. https://doi.org/10.1080/09575140903443000

In Wales, concerns about the perceived over-formalisation of young children's educational experiences led to the introduction of a Foundation Phase Framework for children aged three to seven years that advocates a more holistic, play-based approach.... Read More about Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context.

Evaluation of the Graduate Development Programme – overview report (2008)
Report
James, D., Kushner, S., Chicken, S., & Beedell, P. (2008). Evaluation of the Graduate Development Programme – overview report

Working within the ZPD? Exploring interpretations of projects (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Chicken, S., & Maynard, T. (2007, September). Working within the ZPD? Exploring interpretations of projects. Presented at EECERA, Prague, Czech Republic,

Through a different lens (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Maynard, T., & Chicken, S. (2007, May). Through a different lens. Presented at Neath/Port Talbot Annual Teacher Conference, Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross

Neath /Port Talbot Teacher Conference

Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio in a Welsh Context (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Maynard, T., & Chicken, S. (2007, May). Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio in a Welsh Context. Presented at Neath /Port Talbot Annual Teacher Conference, Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross

Neath /Port Talbot Teacher Conference, May 2007

Using Reggio to develop early years education in Wales (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Maynard, T., & Chicken, S. (2006, September). Using Reggio to develop early years education in Wales. Presented at EECERA, Reykjavik, Iceland

Maynard, T and Chicken, S. (2006) Using Reggio to Develop Early Years Education in Wales, EECERA 2006, Reykjavik, Iceland, September 2006.

Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Maynard, T., & Chicken, S. (2006, September). Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context. Presented at BERA, University of Warwick

Through a different Lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context
Report
Chicken, S., & Maynard, T. (2007). Through a different Lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context. Swansea University: Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot LEAs

Report prepared for Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot LEAs on the findings of a study exploring pedagogical practices in Welsh EY settings