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Whose Paradigm? Rethinking Childhood Agency in Education Policy: Ecuador, Spain, and Wales

Gisselle Tur Porres Orcid Logo, Michelle Brinn, Jacky Tyrie Orcid Logo, Lauren Henderson, Rubén Chao García , Hazel Acosta , Juan Carlos Brito, Virginia Gámez Ceruelo

Swansea University Authors: Gisselle Tur Porres Orcid Logo, Michelle Brinn, Jacky Tyrie Orcid Logo, Lauren Henderson

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This blog introduces a critical research study that explores national policy frameworks in Ecuador, Spain, and Wales and how children’s agency is recognised in ECEC. Drawing on a decolonising perspective to understand children’s agency in cross-cultural contexts, we engage with some critical reflect...

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Published: EECERA Conference 2025 – Guest Blog # 22: Whose Paradigm? 2025
Online Access: https://www.eecera.org/general/eecera-conference-2025-guest-blog-22-whose-paradigm/
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