Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments

Description

What you will learn from this on demand eLearning session

Take control of your professional learning with this flexible on demand eLearning session, designed to fit around your schedule and commitments. Access the training anytime, anywhere, and learn at your own pace, pausing, revisiting, and reflecting on key concepts when it suits you best.

This session is also available as a live online workshop, giving educators and teams the flexibility to choose the professional learning format that works best for them. Whether you prefer the interaction of a live session or the convenience of self-paced eLearning, both options contribute toward the Walker Learning Certification pathway, supporting educators as they build confidence and capability in play-based pedagogies.

In this engaging professional learning session, you will explore how to strengthen the links between literacy, numeracy, and subject areas during Investigation time in the early years. You’ll discover effective ways to intentionally integrate these core curriculum areas into rich, play-based learning experiences.

You’ll learn how planning, documentation, and purposeful classroom conversations can deepen children’s understanding of literacy and numeracy concepts while maintaining authentic, inquiry-based learning opportunities. Ideal for educators and leadership teams looking to refine their practice, this session provides practical strategies for intentionally linking literacy, numeracy, and subject areas within investigations and learning environments.

Whether undertaken as a stand-alone professional development opportunity or as part of the Walker Learning Certification pathway, this session supports schools and educators committed to strengthening a holistic, play-based approach to teaching and learning. By progressing from Certification to Accreditation, teachers can expand their knowledge into advanced practice and personalised coaching, demonstrating high quality implementation of Walker Learning pedagogy and achieving recognised accreditation in Early Primary education.

By completing Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments, you will:

• Gain practical insights into embedding literacy and numeracy authentically within investigations and play-based learning experiences.
• Discover how to strengthen connections between play and formal learning through planning, documentation, and intentional classroom dialogue.
• Learn strategies for creating open-ended and engaging learning environments that naturally support literacy and numeracy development.
• Explore practical approaches for integrating curriculum objectives into investigations while maintaining meaningful and child-centred learning experiences.
• Develop a range of tools and strategies to adapt your teaching practices to support the holistic development of students.
• Understand the important role open-ended learning environments play in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Explore how explicit instruction can work alongside play-based learning to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
• Build confidence in creating purposeful investigations that connect learning across multiple curriculum areas.

With the flexibility of on demand eLearning and live online delivery options, this session empowers educators to personalise their professional learning journey while progressing toward Walker Learning Certification.