Reconceptualist theory and discuss the key concepts and think
of an example of how these the theoretical framework support us in our work with
children and families?
ECE is constantly espousing
heteronormative discourses in
pedagogies and interactions with
children and their families. Those
that are non-conforming are
often problematized as deviating
from social norms.
Challenges heteronormative
identity as a norm of childhood
development. Decentres the
nuclear family as a social norm
and the only lived reality and
experience of children and
families.
