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
- Playful Teaching: Nurturing Skills Through Guided Play Experiences – 11 Dec 2025 – 12 Dec 2025 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Building Emotional Strength – 13 Dec 2025 – 14 Dec 2025 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Online
- Designing for Deep Understanding: Exploration and Application of Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction – 12 Jan 2026 – 13 Jan 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Well Teachers, Well Students – 17 Jan 2026 – 18 Jan 2026 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Online
- Skillful Conversations: Building Awareness and Connection in Schools – 24 Jan 2026 – 25 Jan 2026 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Online
- Adaptive Teaching: Meeting the Needs of Students in Today's Classroom – 11 Feb 2026 – 12 Feb 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Classrooms (Early/Elementary) – 24 Feb 2026 – 25 Feb 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties (Early/Elementary) – 26 Feb 2026 – 27 Feb 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom – 9 Mar 2026 – 10 Mar 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Beyond Theory: Practical Strategies for Adapting Reggio Emilia – 12 Mar 2026 – 13 Mar 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- The Art of Making Children's Learning Visible – 23 Mar 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Whole School Social and Emotional Learning Implementation – 31 Mar 2026 – 1 Apr 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Breathe. Connect. Teach. – 2 Apr 2026 – 3 Apr 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Formative Assessments for Highly Effective Teaching – 2 Apr 2026 – 3 Apr 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Navigating Conflict at Home—Build Stronger Bonds Through Healthy Communication – 12 Apr 2026 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Families
- Inquiry Based Learning in the Early Years’ Program – 13 Apr 2026 – 14 Apr 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Using Provocation a Primer for Active Learning in Early Years – 15 Apr 2026 – 16 Apr 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Singapore
- Mindful Artificial Intelligence Implementation in Schools – 21 Apr 2026 – 22 Apr 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Implementing Approaches to Learning in Early Childhood Education – 23 Apr 2026 – 24 Apr 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Screen Smart Parenting: Helping Kids Build Healthy Tech Habits – 3 May 2026 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Families