A third space pedagogy: embracing complexity in a super-diverse, early childhood education setting

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Table 1. Characteristics of the ‘third space’.

A ‘bridge’ (Gutiérrez, Baquedano-Lopez, and Tejeda 1999 ; Moje et al. 2004, Yahya and Wood 2017) A navigational space (Hicks, 1995, 1996; Moje et al. 2004) A space of cultural, social and epistemological change (Moje et al. 2004) A ‘conversation’ (Moje et al. 2004; Moll and González 1994) A meeting point (Soja 2009) A hybrid place (Bhabha 1994; Soja 2009) Agency (Bhabha 1994;Lefebvre1991) Linked to clandestine, underground activities (Gee 1990; Lefebvre 1991) Identity maintenance (Gee 1990; Wilson 2000) Resistance to power/homogenising forces (Gee 1990; Lefebvre 1991) Creativity and transformation (Cole 1998; Gutiérrez, Baquedano-Lopez, and Tejeda 1999)

Figure 1. The relationship between spaces and the nature of communication.

Figure 2. Reinforcing the fantastic four rules.

Figure 3. Worms.

Figure 4. Suraya.

Figure 5. Shaadi.

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