The Flow of Becoming: Carving New Paths of Learning, Unlearning, and Growth;
Navigating Theory, Practice, and Transformation as an Early Childhood Educator
This portfolio is a reflection of movement, journeying through the streams of influence that have shaped my identity as an educator. It explores how knowledge is not just acquired but lived, and how learning is not just structured but situated within relationships, places, and histories. Just as a river never returns to the same place twice, my journey is one of continuous flow, where every experience, challenge, and perspective contributes to the ever-expanding waters of my professional growth.
I acknowledge that I live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Treaty 7 territory which include the Siksika Nation, Piikani Nation, Kainai Nation, the Iethka Stoney Nakoda Nation, consisting of the Chiniki Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands, and the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation. I also recognize that the City of Calgary is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
About Jeninna
You are about to get a glimpse into my academic expedition that delves deep into who I am and what I believe in as a dedicated and passionate early childhood professional. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or advocate, I hope we can continue to work together and share ideas on fostering the holistic development of our youngest learners.
Thank you for being a part of my journey, and for taking the time to go through and read my portfolio.
Courses Completed
EDUC 500: Research Methodology in Education
EDUC 508: Review of Research in Early Childhood Education
ECED 565D (96A): Arts-Based Pedagogies, Material Encounters and Living Inquiry in Early Childhood Education (Special Course in Early Childhood Education)
ECED 530: Early Childhood Development, Intervention, and Inclusion in Early Childhood
ECED 420: History of Early Childhood Education
LLED 556: Theory and Research in Early Literacy
ECED 532: Sociocultural Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
ECED 531: Supporting Young Children’s Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Programs
ECED 533: Leadership and Policy in Early Childhood Education
ECED 590: Graduation Project
ECED 590: Graduation Portfolio by Jeninna Calderon 