PD SESSIONS

Primary Educator

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 2 (21st, 22nd & 23rd Jan 2025)

Ready for a deeper look into Walker Learning? This 3-day intensive takes a closer look at Walker Learning in action with the second day focussing on setting up Environments and the core elements of Walker Learning. On the final day, we look at Planning and Documentation and enhancing literacy and numeracy connections during Investigations.

18 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 3 (22nd & 23rd Jan 2025)

Two-day Intensive: Walker Learning Overview, Creating Engaging & Intentional Learning Environments, Walker Learning Planning and Documentation, and Linking Literacy, Numeracy, and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments.

12 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 4 (21st & 23rd Jan 2025)

Let us introduce you to Walker Learning through a Virtual Study Tour, followed by Planning and Documentation in Walker Learning and Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments.

12 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 5 (23rd Jan 2025)

Join us for the final day of our 2025 January Intensive series. This session is ideal for those who have previously attended our January Intensive series or those looking for inspiration on planning and documentation in Walker Learning and enhancing literacy and numeracy connections during Investigations.

6 HOURS

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 6 (22nd Jan 2025)

This session is ideal for those looking for information on introducing a play-based pedagogy and inspiration on setting up engaging learning environments.

6 Hours

LINKING LITERACY & NUMERACY TO INVESTIGATIONS - Consultant-led Workshop - Twilight time slot & Online

The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.

3 HOURS

LINKING LITERACY, NUMERACY & SUBJECT AREAS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (F to Year 2)

Great ideas on how to embed literacy and numeracy in early childhood education.

3 Hours

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.

3 HOURS

LINKING OF LITERACY & NUMERACY

Great ideas on how to embed literacy and numeracy in early childhood education.

6 HOURS

LOOSE PARTS PLAY - THE WHY & HOW OF MATERIALS - *NEW*

What are loose parts? What are the benefits of investing in these materials for the development of children’s learning?

3 HOURS

MINDFULNESS FOR EDUCATORS & CHILDREN

Learn about mindfulness, how to practice for your wellbeing and how to introduce age appropriate practices into your classroom including meditations, movement, activities, games & discussion.

14 HOURS

MUSIC, LEARNING AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT by DR ANITA COLLINS

Neuroscience and psychology researchers have done extensive studies over the last 20 years to understand how the brain processes music and why music learning seems to be such a cognitively unique activity.

7 HOURS

NATURE PLAY - Transitioning the Outdoors into the Early Primary Years

Investigative and Inquiry Learning Outdoors

3 HOURS

NURTURING CHILDREN'S WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY

Nurturing Children's Wellbeing through Creativity

6 Hours

NURTURING CHILDREN’S WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY–An introduction to Art Therapy

Exploring the benefits of creativity and art processes on wellbeing

6 Hours

NURTURING CREATIVITY IN ASSOCIATION WITH ZART.

A refreshing look at new ideas and practical strategies for early childhood educators and art teachers to introduce young children to a love and appreciation of art.

6 HOURS

OPEN ENDED AND SENSORY ART EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN 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

OPTIMISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS.

A practical and informative session to help you support children with additional needs.

6 HOURS

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