Table 2 Processes and process types related to each verb subject
From: Infants and toddlers: how visible are they in the Early Years Learning Framework?
Subject of the verb and “doer” of the action | Process in which subject is engaged | Process type |
|---|---|---|
Babies | Are [vulnerable and competent] | Relational |
Participate [through smiling, crying, imitating, and making sounds] | Behavioural | |
Show [interest in relating to or participating] | Behavioural | |
Make [sounds] | Behavioural | |
Play [with sounds] | Behavioural | |
Relating [to others] | Behavioural | |
Participating [with others] | Behavioural | |
Toddlers | Participate | Behavioural |
Connect [with other toddlers] | Behavioural | |
Offering [their teddy] | Material | |
Welcoming [a new child] | Behavioural | |
Educators | Interact [with babies and children to] | Material/verbal |
Build [attachment] | Material | |
Promote [this learning] | Material | |
Initiate [one-to-one interactions] | Material | |
Provide [resources] | Material | |
Support [their investigations] | Material | |
Share [their enjoyment] | Material | |
Engage in [enjoyable interactions | Material | |
Research | Has shown | Material |
Babies’ first attachments | Provide | Material |
Resources | Offer, support | Material |