PD SESSIONS

PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY (Online Event)

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.

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.

PLAY MATTERS. The post pandemic classroom and why Play Matters more than ever. (F/K/P or R to Year 2) NESA ACCREDITED

PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and why play matters more than ever. NESA Accredited PD

PLAY MATTERS. The post pandemic classroom and why Play Matters more than ever. (NESA Accredited) (Online event)

PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and they Play Matters more than ever. (NESA Accredited).

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?

READY SET GO! IS THIS CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN OR SCHOOL?

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

READY SET GO! IS THIS CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN OR SCHOOL? (Online Event)

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.

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.

SETTING UP ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS TO SCAFFOLD LEARNING - INDOORS & OUTDOORS (EARLY CHILDHOOD) (Online Event)

How do we create engaging and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?

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?

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.

TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Teaching & Learning through Play (Pre Kindy to Year 2) Presented by Dr Dee O'Connor

TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH PLAY (Online Event)

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.

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'.

THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE & BEST PRACTICE Presented by Michael Nagel PhD

Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.

THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE AND BEST PRACTICE

Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.

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.