Photographs are valuable tools in early childhood education. They support children’s learning, development, and sense of belonging, as well as enhancing parental engagement. Photographs help to document learning, making it visible to parents, teachers and the children themselves. However, it is extremely important that photographs are used ethically, ensuring that they reflect meaningful learning experiences and respect the privacy and rights of children.

This webinar will explore the different ways of using photography in preschool education and various methods for sharing photographs. The session will use examples from the visually rich environment that is inherent in Reggio Emilia educational tradition, and will also take inspiration from a Bulgarian state kindergarten. The webinar will also discuss the normative and ethical considerations involved in using photographs for various purposes in kindergartens.

The webinar will include simultaneous translation in English.

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Topics and speakers

Opening remarks and speaker introductions
Linka Toneva-Metodieva, Trust for Social Achievement

You See Me, Therefore I Am: The Transformative Power of Photography in Early Childhood
Aljosa Rudas, Program expert, International Step by Step Association

How to Make Learning Visible through Photography and the Reggio Emilia Approach
Nora Gavazova, founder of Kaleidoscope Foundation

What Are The Legal Requirements Regarding The Use Of Photos by Kindergartens?
Adv. Alexander Kashumov, Executive Director, Access to Information Programme

Good practices from Bulgaria
Evgenia Mihova, Principal, Brothers Grimm Kindergarten in Shumen

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