Video: Exploring Bernstein's Pedagogic Quadrants

Dr Bronwyn Parkin is an experienced educator, specifically in the area of language, literacy and pedagogy. She draws on 3 key theoretical fields in her research and practice, including educational sociology (Bernstein). In this presentation from her keynote at PETAA’s annual conference, Bronwyn unpacks Bernstein’s pedagogic quadrants and what they mean for teachers in the classroom.

Key Messages

  1. Understanding what we mean by pedagogy and the 3 interacting roles within it
  2. Exploring Bernstein’s pedagogic quadrants and how they impact classroom teachers