Objectives
- To introduce teachers to the work being done internationally that privileges the voice of children and families in high quality early childhood programs
- To open discourse on how these programs may be sued to inspire local educators in changing their focus to a more child orientated perspective
- To engage teachers in a professional development opportunity which challenges them to reflect on their own practice and to deepen their understanding of young children’s abilities, skills and interests
Outline
- The Infant & Toddler Centres of Reggio Emilia
- The work of Lilian Katz and Sylvia Chard
- Project based learning
- A balanced curriculum
- The learning environment
- Evaluation and assessment
- Practical examples
Trainer’s Profile
Ms Deborah H. has 17 years of experience in the early childhood field as a preschool teacher, director, parent educator and consultant in both Australia and Singapore. Se holds a Master’s of Education in Early Childhood from the University of South Australia and is currently a PhD candidate at QUT researching a collaborative visual arts program for children, parents and teachers. She is currently the Vice President of Postkid and head of the International Centre Early Childhood in Singapore.
Duration: 2 days, 14 hours
Venue: URA Centre, East Wing, 45 Maxwell Road #01-12 Singapore 0
Closing Date: 22 Feb 03
Other Available Sessions
- Building Emotional Strength – 24 Jun 2025 – 25 Jun 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Assessing for Learning: Nurturing Development in the Early Years – 26 Jun 2025 – 27 Jun 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Aware Parenting: A Strong Caregiver-Child Relationship Begins with Mindfulness – 29 Jun 2025 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Families
- Provocation in Practice: Initiating and Sustaining Active Learning – 10 Jul 2025 – 11 Jul 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Bridging Imagination and Innovation: Integrating Folk Tales with STEAM – 17 Jul 2025 – 18 Jul 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Breaking the Cycle: How Parents Can Support Kids in Bullying Situations – 27 Jul 2025 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Families
- Authentic Assessment in the Early Childhood Years – 29 Jul 2025 – 30 Jul 2025 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Using Play as a Vehicle to Promote Literacy in the Early Years Classroom – 31 Jul 2025 – 2 Aug 2025 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Using Provocation a Primer for Active Learning in Early Years – 4 Aug 2025 – 5 Aug 2025 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Teaching with Heart: Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion in Education – 4 Aug 2025 – 5 Aug 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Inquiry Based Learning in the Early Years’ Program – 6 Aug 2025 – 7 Aug 2025 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Mindful Artificial Intelligence Implementation in Schools – 7 Aug 2025 – 8 Aug 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- From Chaos to Calm: Managing Behavior through Executive Function in the Classroom – 14 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Navigating Conflict at Home—Build Stronger Bonds Through Healthy Communication – 16 Aug 2025 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Families
- Screen Smart Parenting: Helping Kids Build Healthy Tech Habits – 17 Aug 2025 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Families
- Implementing Approaches to Learning in Early Childhood Education – 28 Aug 2025 – 29 Aug 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Classrooms (Early/Elementary) – 8 Sep 2025 – 9 Sep 2025 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Adelaide
- Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties (Early/Elementary) – 10 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2025 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Adelaide
- Scaffolding Success: Guiding Children Through Inquiry Based Learning – 18 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Adaptive Teaching: Meeting the Needs of Students in Today's Classroom – 25 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online