PD SESSIONS

Early Childhood Educator

DEMYSTIFYING PLAY-BASED LEARNING and gender differences

Demystifying Play-Based Learning - the importance of play and gender differences in learning (age 3 to 8 years)

7 Hours

EARLY CHILDHOOD - PLAY IN ACTION

Early Childhood Play In Action looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as build skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

3 HOURS

EARLY CHILDHOOD - TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

3 HOURS

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDY TOUR - Babies to 5 Years.

Come and see great early childhood practice in action

6 HOURS

EMBEDDING ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES

A perfect session, Australia-wide, for staff ready to address areas of inclusion and diversity as part of their professional development goals.

2 HOURS

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - THE X FACTOR IN TEACHING

This session empowers teachers to get back to what we know children need most.

6 HOURS

FAST TRACK WALKER LEARNING F/K/P or R to YEAR 2 (Online Event)

This Fast Track webinar is ideal if you are commencing at a Walker Learning school or moving into a different year level and are required to implement Walker Learning during the next school year.

2.5 HOURS

INVESTIGATING OUTDOORS - WALKER LEARNING OUTDOOR STUDY TOUR F/K P OR R TO YEAR 2

Join us at one of our accredited Walker Learning schools to see how indoor and outdoor spaces are integrated in this learning community.

6 HOURS

IS THIS CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN OR SCHOOL?

How do we know if a child is ready for kindergarten or school?

3 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 1 (21st & 22nd Jan 2025)

This 2-day intensive kick starts your Walker Learning journey. See Walker Learning in action with our Virtual Study Tour and as well as the Why and the How of Learning Through Play.

12 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 2 (21st, 22nd & 23rd Jan 2025)

Ready for a deeper look into Walker Learning? This 3-day intensive takes a closer look at Walker Learning in action with the second day focussing on setting up Environments and the core elements of Walker Learning. On the final day, we look at Planning and Documentation and enhancing literacy and numeracy connections during Investigations.

18 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 3 (22nd & 23rd Jan 2025)

Two-day Intensive: Walker Learning Overview, Creating Engaging & Intentional Learning Environments, Walker Learning Planning and Documentation, and Linking Literacy, Numeracy, and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments.

12 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 4 (21st & 23rd Jan 2025)

Let us introduce you to Walker Learning through a Virtual Study Tour, followed by Planning and Documentation in Walker Learning and Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments.

12 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 5 (23rd Jan 2025)

Join us for the final day of our 2025 January Intensive series. This session is ideal for those who have previously attended our January Intensive series or those looking for inspiration on planning and documentation in Walker Learning and enhancing literacy and numeracy connections during Investigations.

6 HOURS

LOOSE PARTS PLAY - THE WHY & HOW OF MATERIALS - *NEW*

What are loose parts? What are the benefits of investing in these materials for the development of children’s learning?

3 HOURS

MINDFULNESS FOR EDUCATORS & CHILDREN

Learn about mindfulness, how to practice for your wellbeing and how to introduce age appropriate practices into your classroom including meditations, movement, activities, games & discussion.

14 HOURS

MOTIVATING STAFF & BUILDING PROFESSIONALISM

The perfect session for those wanting to build a united, professional team of early childhood educators.

12 Hours

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