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(Re)marking Heteronormativity: Resisting Practices in Early Childhood Education Contexts by Surtees, Nicola, Gunn, Alexandra C.

“…In this paper we draw from our own experiences and research into sexualities matters in early childhood education to illustrate the ongoing silencing of some…”
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Gay and Lesbian Collaborative Co-Parenting in New Zealand and the United Kingdom: ‘The Law Doesn’t Protect the Third Parent by Surtees, Nicola, Bremner, Philip

“…In many jurisdictions, legislation reflects, retains and reiterates heteronormative two-parent models of family. Lesbian and gay individuals and an increasing…”
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'I can be a girl if I want to' : supporting or silencing children’s working theories during counter-heteronormative picturebook sessions in early childhood education by Morgan, Kathryn, Surtees, Nicola

“…Explores early childhood teachers’ use of picturebooks that include gender diverse children and lesbian-and gay-parented family content. Highlights teacher…”
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Unravelling the woven mat: Queering the whariki by Surtees, Nicola

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A SAMOAN Pedagogy of the Heart: ‘O auala a’oa’o e afua ma fa’atino mai le fatu by Taleni, Leali’ie’e Tufulasifa’atafatafa, Surtees, Nicola

“…Pasifika student engagement and achievement remain an ongoing concern in Aotearoa New Zealand with inequitable outcomes a reality. This article opens with a…”
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Anti-racism commitment in early childhood education: The limits of cultural competency by Azarmandi, Mahdis, Delaune, Andrea, Surtees, Nicola, Te Rongopatahi, Kari Moana

“…Racism is pervasive in education in Aotearoa New Zealand, including in early childhood education. The preparedness of early childhood teachers to respond to…”
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Belonging and Adjustment for LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ Students During the Social Transition to University by Sotardi, Valerie A., Surtees, Nicola, Vincent, Kerry, Johnston, Hamish

“…The transition to university can be challenging not only for the general student population but also for LGBTQ+ students, whose social experiences may be…”
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Sailiga tomai ma malamalama’aga fa’a-Pasifika—Seeking Pasifika Knowledge to Support Student Learning: Reflections on Cultural Values Following an Educational Journey to Samoa by Surtees, Nicola, Taleni, Leali’ie’e Tufulasi, Ismail, Raesha, Rarere-Briggs, Benita, Stark, Robyn

“…Transforming practices in initial teacher education and school and early childhood education contexts to support the success of Pasifika students and children…”
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“Go NZ YAS!!”: Children’s news media texts as curriculum resources in Aotearoa New Zealand by Gunn, Alexandra C, Surtees, Nicola

“…Attending to current affairs and news within schools’ curricula is a potential pedagogical strategy that holds promise for addressing children’s knowledge,…”
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Teachers following Children? Heteronormative Responses within a Discourse of Child-Centredness and the Emergent Curriculum by Surtees, Nicola

“…This article highlights aspects of a qualitative research study in New Zealand focused on the operation of teacher discourses of sexuality within early…”
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Teacher Talk about and around Sexuality in Early Childhood Education: Deciphering an Unwritten Code by Surtees, Nicola

“…This article highlights initial findings from a qualitative research study in Aotearoa/New Zealand exploring the discursive production of children's sexuality…”
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Revisiting diversity and difference in early childhood through children’s news media by Osgood, Jayne, Robinson, Kerry H, Díaz, Criss Jones, Andersen, Camilla Eline, Pérez, Michelle Salazar, Gunn, Alexandra C, Surtees, Nicola

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Supporting inclusion in early childhood settings: some possibilities and problems for teacher education by Purdue, Kerry, Gordon-Burns, Diane, Gunn, Alexandra, Madden, Barbara, Surtees, Nicola

“…Aotearoa New Zealand, like other countries, has legislation and policies that support inclusion and promote the participation of all children and families in…”
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(Re)marking Heteronormativity: Resisting Practices in Early Childhood Education Contexts by Nicola Surtees, Alexandra C Gunn

“…In this paper we draw from our own experiences and research into sexualities matters in early childhood education to illustrate the ongoing silencing of some…”
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Family Law in New Zealand: The Benefits and Costs for Gay Men, Lesbians, and Their Children by Surtees, Nicola

“…Drawing on interview data from a qualitative study that explored how gay men and lesbians create and maintain family in contemporary New Zealand society, this…”
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Building Inclusive Communities in Early Childhood Education: Diverse Perspectives from Aotearoa/New Zealand by Gunn, Alexandra C., Child, Coralanne, Madden, Barbara, Purdue, Kerry, Surtees, Nicola, Thurlow, Bronwyn, Todd, Paula

“…Inclusive education is premised upon notions of fairness, rights, and social justice — arguably central aspirations of early childhood education in…”
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