with families and communities – The relationship between culture, language and identity

Thursday 19 April 2012 

This session is a practical workshop focusing on how to implement the principles of inclusive practice as outlined under the EYLF, VEYLDF, and FSAC on a day to day level through curriculum decisions, interaction, and family centred practice. It will build on the learning in Educational Program & Practices - promoting equity and diversity and will be beneficial to all those with a sound understanding of CALD. Educators will reflect on the elements of cultural competency and its application at the individual, early childhood services and systems levels.

Topics to be covered: 

• Inclusive curriculum for all children
• Challenging intolerance and discrimination
• Cultural communications, e.g. body language, use of jargon, assumptions and stereotypes
• Building CALD family and community partnerships

Learning Outcomes for participants to:

• Understand the relationship between culture, language and identity construction
• Identify and implement pedagogical practices that reflect knowledge and understanding of diversity
• Understand and apply family centred practice across cultures
• Develop culturally competent curriculum 

Designed For:

• All Educators
• All Service Types

Related Standards

NQF, NQS: Quality Areas 1, 2, 5

Thursday 19 April 2012
Venue: Epping Memorial Hall, 827 High Street, Epping, Melway Ref: 182 B10
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $75 ($60 for fkaCS members)

Please fill in SECTION B of Booking form.