Unpacking theory and research- Understanding and guiding children’s behaviour
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to unpack how we can better understand and support children’s behaviour by reframing the way we view it. With an extensive academic background in early childhood and a reputation as a leading behaviour expert, Cathrine brings rich insights from her research and practice. She shares her evidence-informed model that helps educators provide the right supports for children to regulate and thrive.Understanding children's behaviour bundle
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Practice sharing - Connecting with community
This episode we are talking with Catherine Lee, Director at Catherine Lee Consulting. Catherine has had an amazing career as an Early Childhood Teacher, service director, speaker and facilitator and is a great inspiration to myself and many others. Catherine shares her pedagogy around connecting with community and how this supports children to be active members of their community and to understand civics and citizenship.Catherine Lee Educational Consultant
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Professional learning tapas- Supporting wellbeing and finding a work/life balance
Today’s topic is all about supporting your own wellbeing, avoiding burnout through maintaining a good work life balance and getting organised to make things easier. I share some tips and strategies to help bring the joy back into your work.Service communication, reflection and planning journalBlog- Getting organised to support efficient, effective practice
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Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools
This episode is all about play-based learning in primary schools. We are joined by Katy Meeuwissen, Lecturer in initial Teacher Education- Early childhood Primary, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Katy shares some insights from her research to reframe our thinking about play and how complex it is to implement in school settings. Katy also shares some data on how implementing 'playful pedagogies' is impacted by teacher perceptions. Does Play Belong in Primary Schools? Australian Teachers’ PerspectivesPlay-based learning courses
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Practice sharing- Bush kinder
This week’s episode is not to be missed for anyone who has ever wondered about outdoor learning programs and nature play. We speak with Stephanie Willey about her experiences implementing a bush kinder program, including all of the bennefits, logistics and how tos!Early Childhood Outdoor Learning NetworkThe how and the why of nature programsThe legislative requirements of an in-nature progam
The Early Years Learning Hub podcast offers early childhood teachers, educators and leaders a great way to engage with professional learning, hear about practice and explore research and contemporary ideas. We publish 3 different types of episodes:
1. Professional learning tapas- offering bite-sized information to sprinkle some early education training into your day.
2. Practice sharing- hearing from practitioners sharing what they do and how they make requirements work for them.
3. Unpacking theory and research- making heory and research relevant to our every day work.
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