PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY Presented by Dr Dee O’Connor (Preschool to Year 2)
Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.
6 Hours
PLAY MATTERS - WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW (F/K/R &P to Year 2) (Online Event)
This session is an introductory presentation for primary teachers and leaders wanting to optimise children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.
3 HOURS
PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and why play matters more than ever. NESA Accredited PD
6 HOURS
PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and they Play Matters more than ever. (NESA Accredited).
6 HOURS
POSITIVE PLAYGROUNDS - Promoting co-operation and creativity outside the classroom
What can we do to enhance play experiences, build skills and confidence in all areas and reduce negative behaviours?
6 HOURS
READY SET GO! IS THIS CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN OR SCHOOL?
How do we know if a child is ready for kindergarten or school?
3 Hours
SENSORY ART EXPERIENCES IN ASSOCIATION WITH ZART
Providing sensory experiences for children to touch, smell and observe the natural world as well as opportunities for creative self-expression can be challenging in our busy and technological society.
6 HOURS PD
SETTING UP ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS TO SCAFFOLD LEARNING - INDOORS & OUTDOORS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)
Equip yourself to create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play.
6 Hours
How do we create engaging and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?
3 HOURS
SETTING UP ENRICHING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS - INDOORS & OUTDOORS THAT SCAFFOLD LEARNING
How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?
3 Hours
TAKING LEARNING OUTSIDE - Practical Techniques for Teaching the Curriculum Outdoors
Studies suggest outdoor curriculum experiences pose a lower infection risk than those done indoors, so moving learning outside post-COVID lockdown could be just the ticket for health, wellbeing, and engagement.
2.5 HOURS
TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
Teaching & Learning through Play (Pre Kindy to Year 2) Presented by Dr Dee O'Connor
6 Hours
Teaching Sustainability, Seasons and Science with Aboriginal Perspectives
Explore ways to teach sustainability, seasons, and science to young children in ways that incorporate an Aboriginal Perspective.
2 HOURS
THE DEVELOPING BRAIN - NURTURING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHILDREN
This presentation explore how to help children develop emotional and social intelligence, and how to be the 'boss of their brains'.
6 HOURS
THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE & BEST PRACTICE Presented by Michael Nagel PhD
Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.
6 Hours
THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE AND BEST PRACTICE
Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.
6 HOURS
THE NATURE OF LEARNING IN KING'S PARK - Starting a Outdoor Learning Program
This session provides lots of ideas for taking learning outside, integrating nature and curriculum outcomes and including natural elements in play and learning.
6 HOURS
