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I think we listen to what other people say or think about us. example my partner made me see that even men have a problem with losing their hair and can become depressed about it and it is a big deal to some men because i didnt realize it would effect men like it would woman because it can change their identity that was a aha moment for me. Te Whāriki expresses our vision that all children grow  up in New Zealand as competent and confident learners, strong in their identity, language and culture. It emphasises our bicultural foundation, our multicultural present and the shared future we are creating.

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some new things I have learnt is that identity is internal and external, your role in life can change you can become a mother, sister, wife but your identity is still the same.
Identity is forever changing. There are so many things that influence these changes i.e. evolution, cultural influences, social, life events such as marriage.
Te Whariki:
The identities, languages and cultures of Pasifika children are strengthened by acknowledging the interconnectedness of people, place, time and things (2017, p. 31) my opinion is: Culturally we are identified for who we are, but are Influenced by places, people and things.

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After talking about identity i didn't really think much of it. ive always just seen identity as a meaning of who you are as a person. After looking into it more in depth i have come to realize that identity can change and can sometimes never be the same again. after watching the video i liked how it showed one cup and how that if it got broken it cant be replaced, it may look the exact same but it wont have the same meaning towards it.
Te Whariki talks about how children should and need to know who they are as a child and it is important for a teacher to know this of the child also. This is done through a child's learning.

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Somethign I realised is that your identity is not what others perceive you to be, it is how you believe yourself to be, and that change is given to you as an opportunity to grow and learn so that you can develop your identity.

"All children need to know that they are
accepted for who they are and that they can
make a difference" this is the statement that I chose from te whariki. To me this means that all children are individual and have their own ideas and beliefs

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Share something new you've realised since your previous online class about the concept of identity.  Note your answer must not be the same as that of anyone else.

I hadn't really put much thought into what identity was until that class, I had always just though you are who you are even if you are wearing a mask. However we are shaped into who we are by our experiences and the people around us.

Identify a specific aspiration/statement in Te Whaariki about identity and reflect on what this could mean to/for you.  Again, your answer must differ from those already posted to this Padlet.

"[Early childhood is] a period of momentous significance for all people growing up in [our] culture... By the time this period if over, children will have formed conceptions of themselves as social beings, as thinkers and as language users, and they will have reached certain important decisions about their own abilities and their own worth." page 23

This to me is why it is as early childhood teachers that we provide a variety of opportunities to the tamariki in our care so that they can discover their identity.

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Since the last session I have thought more about identity and what it is. Each person's identity is always changing throughout the day and more. Even the smallest change can alter someones identity such as hair style or even facial expressions. After watching the videos it opened my mind more about the importance of identity.
"I come not with my own strength but bring with me the gifts, talents and strengths of my family, tribe and ancestors."  For me this talks about identity and how each child brings their own identity while also bringing the identity of those before them that has been passed down through whakapapa. It also shows the importance of family involvement in a child's life. I feel this due to the way it talks about the strengths of family, tribe and ancestors. For me as a parent it is important for my children to learn where they came from as part of their identity.

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1) Before our previous online class I hadn't really spent any time thinking about what identity means, taking for granted that it's simply how we identify ourselves. Watching those videos really challenged this thinking, particularly on those parts that our identity can never be fixed, even minute to minute. I've definitely had an inner debate around the memory theory since then as my Granddad has dementia. When I visit him it's like he's not really him at all, but does that make a baby any less themselves just because they're a different version (or identity) of themselves?

2) In Te Whāriki on page 61 it talks about the sociocultural theories of development and how Vygotsky believed that through play children will "try out new roles and identities as they interact with others." It is important that kaiako recognise this part of a child's learning as an important step to them identifying their "self" and support these types of play ie family play.

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1/Share something new you've realised since your previous online class about the concept of identity?            I realized that Over Time we grow and change constantly so with identity as a child we are not the same person as an adult and that the only thing that we may identify to are  the memories we hold and are still attached to us as adults.

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1/Share something new you've realised since your previous online class about the concept of identity?            I realized that Over Time we grow and change constantly so with identity as a child we are not the same person as an adult and that the only thing that we may identify to are  the memories we hold and are still attached to us as adults.

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For me, I use to think of identity was about myself, whanau and background. After watching the videos in session four, identity is anything that brings about change short term or long-term. Change can happen at anytime in our lives and it is important to know who we are and who we become along the way.

Te Whariki
Strand- Communication
"Through Te Reo Maori children’s identity, belonging and wellbeing are enhanced"

It is important for children to know who they are as a person and to feel that they belong. As a kaiako I know learning Te Reo is not only for my learning but for the tamariki also. Children can identify with Te Reo in their own culture, language and traditions. In my centre children are encouraged to speak their language. Their cultures are celebrated on the appropriate time in the year. Kaiako have the responsibility in enhancing the children's knowledge of their identity in the centre.

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For me, identity was myself and my whanau. After watching the videos in session four,  identity is anything that brings about change short term or long-term. Change can happen at anytime in our lives and it is important to know who we are and who we become along the way.

Te Whariki
Strand- Communication
"Through Te Reo Maori children’s identity, belonging and wellbeing are enhanced"
It is important for children to know who they are as a person and to feel that they belong. As a kaiako I know learning Te Reo is not only for my learning but for the tamariki also. Children can identify with Te Reo in their own culture, language and traditions. In my centre children are encouraged to speak their language. Their cultures are celebrated on the appropriate time in the year. Kaiako have the responsibility in enhancing their knowledge on their identity in the centre.

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1. Share something new you've realised since your previous online class about the concept of identity.

Identity is not just about where you have come from. Your identity can frequently change as you learn and grow and that’s perfectly normal.

1. Identify a specific aspiration/statement in Te Whaariki about identity and reflect on what this could mean to/for you.

“Each child is on a unique journey.” I love this because it has so many different levels to it. Every child is unique and will learn differently. If they were all the same and learnt the same, we would be a country full of robots. Each child is on a unique journey, some have come from different cultures, religions and backgrounds. Children learn from different experiences and at their own pace.

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Something new i have realised about the concept of identity since my last online session is that even though your identity is about your qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and or expressions etc,it still constantly changes as your own qualities, beliefs, personally, looks etc continue to change as you grow older, learn new things and explore different paths.

"Te Whāriki expresses our vision that all children grow up in New Zealand as competent and confident learners, strong in their identity, language and culture".

This statement from Te Whaariki means to me that as an early childhood teacher it is part of my role to ensure that children are competent and confident learners, strong in their identity, language and culture. Language and culture are part of ones identity, embracing every child's identity and empowering them to express themselves will achieve this vision.

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Something New- Identity to me has always been self-concept. So, I’ve never considered or put any deep thought into how my family, friends and peers have helped to shape my own identity with their beliefs or views. Doing readings on the concept of identity have prompted these thoughts.  I’ve also been reading about ‘identity formation strategies’ I’ve found them very interesting.

Te Whaariki- The part I found was about ‘learner identity’ it talks about learning being increased when a child’s culture and first languages are respected and supported. My own children are learning both English and Te reo maori. So, having a curriculum that encourages and grants access to multiple languages is helpful to me as a parent and being able to openly support this as teacher for other children that may be learning more than one language. Which allows children to feel empowered at their setting and supports their overall development.

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Something I learnt about identity since the last session, is that identity is constantly changing. Since watching those videos, it is quite overwhelming how important and ever-changing our identity is. I use to view identity as a basic idea, it is who we are and we can't change it. Since last session, I came to understand that even one small decision can change our identity and who we are.

From Te Whariki - "Kaiako and new entrants teachers support children by affirming their identity and culture."

For me, this means to view each child as an individual and promote their personal identity and culture. This could mean speaking Te Reo Maaori and following Tikanga practices. Allowing the child to have their identity and culture affirmed while in their setting, will allow the child to have a strong sense of belonging. It will also allow a stronger connection and relationship to be created with the Kaiako in the centre.