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
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- Implementing Reggio Emilia Philosophy in the Early Years Classroom – 7 Sep 2026 – 9 Sep 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – UAE
- Power of Documentation: Making Learning & Teaching Process Visible – 10 Sep 2026 – 11 Sep 2026 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – UAE
- Scaffolding Success: Guiding Children Through Inquiry Based Learning – 3 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Online