LINKING LITERACY, NUMERACY & SUBJECT AREAS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (F to Year 2) (Online Event)
The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.
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Description
Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments (F/K/P or R to Year 2)
What you will learn from this session:
In this session, you will explore how to strengthen the links between literacy, numeracy, and subject areas during Investigation time in the early years. We will delve into practical strategies for integrating these core curriculum areas into play-based learning experiences. Through expert discussion, presentation slides, and audience Q&A, we’ll explore how to use planning, documentation, and classroom conversations to deepen students’ understanding of literacy and numeracy concepts.
This session can be attended as a stand-alone professional development opportunity or as part of the Walker Learning Certification pathway. It is perfect for educators and teams seeking to refine their practice by intentionally linking literacy, numeracy, and subject areas within the context of investigations, while also creating purposeful and inspiring learning environments. If you’re looking to strengthen or enhance your school's commitment to a holistic, play-based pedagogy, this session will provide you with practical tools and strategies to support your students’ growth across all curriculum areas.
By attending Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments you will:
- Gain practical insights into how to embed literacy and numeracy seamlessly within the context of investigations.
- Discover how to make connections between play and formal learning through the use of planning, documentation, and classroom dialogue
- Learn strategies for creating open-ended, dynamic learning environments that support both literacy and numeracy.
- Explore effective strategies for incorporating literacy and numeracy into investigations while still meeting curriculum objectives.
- Walk away with a range of tools to adapt your teaching practices and curriculum to support the holistic development of your students.
- Understand the role of open-ended learning environments in nurturing children’s curiosity and creativity.
- Realise the continuation of explicit instruction alongside play-based experiences, and how this strengthens foundational skills
Australian Professional Teaching Standards: APTS –1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.5, 3.4 6.2, 6.3
