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
- Assessing for Learning: Nurturing Development in the Early Years – 7 May 2026 – 8 May 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Building Emotional Strength – 12 May 2026 – 13 May 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Using Play as a Vehicle to Promote Literacy in the Early Years Classroom – 18 May 2026 – 20 May 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Power of Documentation: Making Learning & Teaching Process Visible – 21 May 2026 – 22 May 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Raising Responsible and Capable Children – 31 May 2026 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Families
- Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Classrooms (Early/Elementary) – 1 Jun 2026 – 2 Jun 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties (Early/Elementary) – 3 Jun 2026 – 4 Jun 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Mindful Leadership: Cultivating Clarity, Compassion, and Connection – 9 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Whole School Social and Emotional Learning Implementation – 11 Jun 2026 – 12 Jun 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Australia
- Using Play as a Vehicle to Promote Literacy in the Early Years Classroom – 15 Jun 2026 – 17 Jun 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Spain
- Authentic Assessment in the Early Childhood Years – 18 Jun 2026 – 19 Jun 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Spain
- Scaffolding Success: Guiding Children Through Inquiry Based Learning – 23 Jun 2026 – 24 Jun 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Provocation in Practice: Initiating and Sustaining Active Learning – 29 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Teaching with Heart: Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion in Education – 2 Jul 2026 – 3 Jul 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Using Play as a Vehicle to Promote Literacy in the Early Years Classroom – 6 Jul 2026 – 8 Jul 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – China
- Authentic Assessment in the Early Childhood Years – 9 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – China
- Playful Teaching: Nurturing Skills Through Guided Play Experiences – 22 Jul 2026 – 23 Jul 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Well Teachers, Well Students – 30 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online
- Breaking the Cycle: How Parents Can Support Kids in Bullying Situations – 8 Aug 2026 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Families
- Adaptive Teaching: Meeting the Needs of Students in Today's Classroom – 10 Aug 2026 – 11 Aug 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online