Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings by Stacey Susan;

Author:Stacey, Susan; [Stacey, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Redleaf Press

The term provocateur is not commonly used in reference to early childhood education or educators. If, however, we think of a provocation as something that arouses a response, then the kind of provocateur Lori is referring to can push you further in your thinking. Someone can do this by asking interesting questions that make you think harder, or think in a different way. Or a person may disagree with you, therefore encouraging a lively discussion. Sometimes a provocateur may offer her own thoughts on something, and you might choose to disagree. Discussions (and argument!) are good tools for thinking harder and for thinking beyond our usual limits. They can generate very creative ideas and “aha” moments that make us feel enlightened by a new thought or excited about trying a new approach.

A provocateur could be your director, a fellow teacher, a professor, or some other mentor. If you have someone in your life who loves to discuss or argue about ideas with you, this could be your provocateur. Value this person. She or he may take your thinking to higher levels.

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