Play Series: Exploring diversity through intentional teaching

 

Wednesday 9th May 2012
Tuesday 15th May 2012

‘Intentional teaching is deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful’ (EYLF, p.15).

Educators who engage in intentional teaching recognise that learning occurs in social contexts where interactions and conversations are vitally important for learning.

This practical session will provide participants with opportunities to develop and extend their knowledge of intentional teaching through interactive case studies focusing on sustained shared thinking, program planning and critical reflection. There is a specific focus on communication and interaction across cultures. Educators who work with children and families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Topics to be Covered

  • Identifying common characteristics of play
  • Intentional teaching approaches that can be used in everyday practice
  • Program planning, critical reflection and sustained shared thinking
  • Planning environments that are rich in language and provide opportunities for meaningful exchange and understanding of differences
  • Developing strategies to promote the benefit of play with CALD families and the community 

 

Learning Outcomes for participants to:

  • Understand the importance of interactions and social context in play
  • Promote and extend children’s learning and understanding of diversity by intentionally and actively participating in children’s play

 

Designed For:

  • All Educators
  • LDC, FDC and OSHC

 

Related Standards

NQF, NQS: Quality Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, 6

 

 

Wednesday 9th May 2012
Venue:
Quality Hotel Mildura, Seventh Street, Mildura
Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $33 (if you are working in a non-Commonwealth funded service and would like to attend this training session please ring fka Children's Services on 9428 4471)

Tuesday 15th May 2012
Venue:
Donald Street Community Hall, Donald Street, Preston,
Melway Ref: 19 A10
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $33  (if you are working in a non-Commonwealth funded service and would like to attend this training session please ring fka Children's Services on 9428 4471)

Please fill in SECTION A of Booking form.