‘It all depends … ’ A Real Life Learning model informing childminding pedagogy in Ireland

Figures & data

Figure 1. Elements of an ecocultural niche adapted from Savage and Tonyan 2015.

Table 1. Participant Profiles.

	N	%
Age
30–34yrs	1	5.9
35–39yrs	4	23.5
40yrs +	12	70.6
Ethnicity
Irish	12	70.6
Other White	4	23.5
African	1	5.9
Years Childminding
20yrs +	2	11.8
9–19yrs	5	29.4
6–8yrs	1	5.9
3–5yrs	4	23.5
<2yrs	5	29.4
Educational Attainment
Level 9 (Masters)	2	11.8
Level 7/8 (Bachelors)	3	17.6
Some college, no degree	3	17.6
Level 5/6	8	47.1
Secondary School	1	5.9

Table 2. Real Life Learning model: Holistic Ratings for Study Participants.

Real Life Learning Holistic Ratings
Low	Medium	High	Total
1	4	12	17

Figure 2. A Cultural Model of Real Life Learning in Ireland.

Savage, Susan, and Holli Tonyan. 2015. Quality Improvement Efforts in Family Child Care.” https://slideplayer.com/slide/10642105/.

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