“What is Pedagogy Anyway” Webcast
Ever wondered, “What is Pedagogy anyway?”
In the EYLF V2.0, pedagogy is the ‘art, science or craft of educating.’
As Educators, how we understand pedagogy shapes our curriculum decisions.
Do you want to know more? Explore our free webcast!
*This resource is free until 30 April only.
PD Ideas for ELC
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Educational Leaders Online Webcast
Our Educational Leaders course has gone digital Listening to your feedback, we’re excited to roll out our 8-part webcast series that is completely self-paced, affordable and updated with the new EYLF version 2.0. -
Multimodal Learning and Play
Beyond words and textbooks, Multimodal Learning is about exploring diverse ways of communication and thinking. Imagine learning that’s not just reading, writing or speaking. -
Play, intentionality and the environment
Did you know that in the latest version of the EYLF, ‘Intentionality has been paired with Play-based Learning’? Explore the synergy between “Play, the Environment and Intentionality”. Art and Mark making with children
Our early experiences with visual arts shape how we view art later in life. Rediscover your passion for creativity and transform your approach to art experiences with children.-
Shaping Rich Language Environments
Discover strategies to build rich environments in ECEC settings for all children. -
What is Pedagogy Anyway?
Unpack a selection of theories and approaches, describe pedagogical frameworks, and explore relational and place-based pedagogies as described in the EYLF V2.0. -
I’m a Responsible Person, What Now?
Understand its implications and requirements of being a Responsible Person in your Early Childhood Education and Care services. -
The First Thousand Days
Explore how early experiences and relationships shape a child’s development and lay the foundation for their future growth. -
Safe Sleeping
Learn more about safe sleeping practices, the importance of good quality sleep and how to communicate with families & break down barriers of communication. -
Supporting Biting Behaviours
Understand the reasons for children’s biting, and find out how to respond & how we can work together to support children through a biting phase. -
Educational Leaders Forum
Find out how the Educational Leaders Forum can help you unpack the role of an Ed Leader!
PD Ideas for OSHC
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My Time Our Place (MTOP) Framework 2.0
Explore and unpack new terminology in the MTOP V2.0 Framework, particularly new information relating to pedagogy and the planning cycle. -
Supervision Essentials in OSHC
Delve into the critical elements of supervision in an OSHC environment and unpack the necessary skills and behaviours needed to make sure all children are safe. -
Understand The Physical Environment in OSHC
Explore the concept of Inclusive Environments, and Resources that support Play-based learning and how they can be incorporated into your OSHC centre. -
Environmental Sustainability in OSHC
Gain the confidence in understanding and implementing environmental sustainability in OSHC.
PD Ideas for both ELC and OSHC
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Keeping children safe
Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. From educators to families and communities, we all play a crucial role. -
Trauma and Self-Regulation
Deepen your understanding of trauma’s effects on children’s development and learn valuable techniques to provide the best possible support. -
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children begins with strong leadership, governance and management systems. -
Assessment and Rating
Learn how to streamline evidence gathering and leverage exceeding themes to showcase your service’s excellence. -
Emerging Leaders in ELC and OSHC
Step into a world of growth and nourish your inner leader with dedicated training designed to empower you in your new or aspiring role. -
Child Protection
Gain the essential key understandings and knowledge-base for child protection. -
Creating a sustainable and meaningful QIP
Build your confidence around the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) process and requirements that will help to embed a meaningful and sustainable document. -
Supporting children with additional needs
Take the opportunity to explore practical and positive strategies to support yourselves, children and families within the context of Education and Care services. -
Using Respectful Interactions to Guide Behaviours
Unpack the messages behind everyday statements educators bring with them from their own childhood, positive and negative, and suggesting alternative responses.
Trina’s Thought Bubbles
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Literacy
Did you know that before children are ready to learn the alphabet, they need a lot of time to play with words? -
Social Development
Did you know that our role as educators is to guide children in understanding their behaviours and emotions? -
Self-regulation
Did you know that we can influence children’s behaviour to help them gain healthy self-regulating habits as they grow older? -
Importance of Play
Did you know that play is the central activity by which children learn? -
Scaffolding
Did you know that, as educators, we can break down children’s new learning into smaller parts to make it less overwhelming? -
Smilansky’s Play Stages
Did you know that children go through different play stages?
Career Tips
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Message to those entering the ECEC Sector
“Be passionate about children.” – The biggest advice Connie, our consultant, shared for those considering to enter the early childhood sector. -
Learnings from working with children
Amanda explained that working with children is a two-way process. “We learn just as much from children, as they do from us”. -
Handling pressure
“Seek support from team, ask plenty of questions, and don’t be afraid if you don’t know anything” are just some of the tips Sasha shared when handling pressure.
