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Praxis is the complex intermingling of theory and practice. The term “praxis” is derived from ancient Greek. Enacting praxis, early childhood and elementary educators reflect on practice through self-dialogue, among other educators and students. Then, educators and students decide and take action based on reflection and dialogue. Teachers engaged in practice soon realize that praxis requires them to reexamine cherished beliefs and consider alternative teaching and learning practices.
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Christensen, L.M., Aldridge, J. (2013). Praxis and Critical Pedagogy. In: Critical Pedagogy for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5395-2_6
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