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
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Being a great Educational leader
This week’s ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode is all about being a great Educational leader. Including what skills, knowledge and attributes are required to lead with efficacy and efficiency. For more information and awesome professional learning go to:Educational leader catalogue
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Unpacking theory and research- Sustainability
This episode takes a deep dive into Education for Sustainability with Stephanie Willey the Convenor of Environmental Education in Early Childhood. Stephanie takes educators through all dimensions of sustainability, going beyond the worm farms and recycling bins to using sustainability ‘lens' to inform decision making.Sustainability Alliance - Environmental Education in Early Childhood
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Collaborative partnerships that support children to thrive
In this week’s episode we speak with Bernadette Reyes, Director at Tregear Presbyterian Preschool. Bernadette talks about how she leads the way in developing collaborative partnerships in ways that support the vulnerable children and families that she works with, to navigate the systems and supports to help their child thrive.Inclusive practice - Bundle - Early Years Learning Hub
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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