Professional Development Program Australia and New …

1 Professional Development Program Australia and New ZealandEarly childhood EducatorsIncluding Walker LearningEarly Life FoundationsIncluding Walker Learning Play-Based to ourProfessionalDevelopmentProgram for2022 early Life Foundations provides Professional support across Australia , New Zealand and internationally for a wide range of educators and parents:WE OFFER A NUMBER OF TYPES OFPROFESSIONAL Development ANDSUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS AND PARENTS:LIVE WEBINARwe have a Program of scheduled live webinar events - enjoy the opportunity to take part inWalker Learning PD without the need to SESSIONS AND MENTORING means we come to you (in-person or online) to present on any of the scheduled topics, or anyother topics your school, centre or parents may need support SESSIONSare pre-set sessions with dates and topics, listed in our brochure and at We have set aside week blocks across Australia for PD, mentoring and study tours in your PRESENTATIONSWe offer evening presentations via Zoom.

2 Visit our website to see look forward to meeting and working with you in 2022. Please feel free to contact early Life Foundationsto discuss your specific needs: Contact us: or (03) 9551 1900> PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATORS> early childhood EDUCATORS > PRE-SCHOOL > KINDERGARTEN > FAMILY DAY CARE > OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE > CHILD CARE> LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHILDREN S SERVICES> PARENTSW alker Learning is the exclusive product of The Walker Learning Group Pty Ltd T/A early Life FoundationsAny of our scheduled Professional learning can be delivered as customised sessions for your school or centre. Mentoring is also available to extend and support teachers and us to discuss your needs: or (03) 9551 1900 WALKER LEARNING PHILOSOPHY GUIDING PRACTICE Ensures that opportunities for the Development of the whole child are authentic, relevant and meaningful for all children regardless of their age, culture, family context, socioeconomic background or geographical based on educating the whole child; education of the whole child requires understanding of child Development , developmental psychology and neuroscience while acknowledging and respecting that culture, community and family have a significant impact on a child s life and learning.

3 It places an emphasis on the social and emotional aspects of a child s life as well as the and prioritises the importance of attachment and relationships with personalised learning, explicit instruction, skills in literacy and numeracy; promotes creativity and self-expression; and embeds self-awareness, self-management and self-regulation in children s learning. WALKER LEARNING - INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED & IMPLEMENTED FOR OVER 20 YEARS ACROSS Australia , NZ, ASIA AND THE 42022 Scheduled EventsSpecial Events & Guest SpeakersTaking Learning Outside - Practical Techniques for Teaching the Curriculum Aboriginal Resilience in Matters - An Introduction to Play-Based Enquiry childhood EducatorsBuilding Resilience in Children to childhood Play Engaging Environments for Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning childhood Play in Set Go! Is this Child Ready for Kindergarten or School?..Want Your life Back? Effective & Time Efficient Learning Outside - Practical Techniques for Teaching the Curriculum Aboriginal 52022 National Calendar.

4 early Life Foundations and Walker Learning Scheduled EventsSchool Readiness Approved Funding - VictoriaBuilding Resilience in childhood Play Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Engaging Environments for childhood - Play in PackagesWalker Learning Mentoring Packages for early 4 Special Events &Guest Speakers2022Dr Dee O ConnorASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | EDUCATION | NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITYM ikayla ( early childhood ) & ABORIGINAL LEADERDr Michael NagelASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | EDUCATION | USCJenn ReedEDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNERDr Peggy KernASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | PSYCHOLOGY | MELBOURNENiki BuchanNATURE PLAY PEDAGOGISTP reston CulbongPage 7 GUESTSPEAKERS2022 SPECIAL EVENTS & GUEST SPEAKERSEARLY childhood & PRIMARY EDUCATORSD atesTAKING LEARNING OUTSIDE - PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHING THE CURRICULUM OUTDOORSS tudies suggest outdoor curriculum experiences pose a lower infection risk than those done indoors, so moving learning outside post-COVID lockdown could be just the ticket for health, wellbeing, and practical, workshop-style PD will look at taking play and investigations outside.

5 We will look at how to engage children and enhance learning experiences outside. We will present you with practical strategies for creating outdoor learning this session we will:> Discuss why learning outdoors is so beneficial to wellbeing> Inform you of relevant research> Develop an understanding of the benefits of incorporating loose parts into the school playground> Share techniques to create a culture of positive behaviour and well being> Support you to access, accumulate and incorporate a range of recycled and natural resources into your school playgroundWe will be introducing Niki Buchan, our expert outdoor learning consultant, who will provide plenty of practical tips and suggestions to help you integrate learning outdoors into your daily teaching practice. Topics will include:> Rethinking learning spaces your outdoor classroom> Investigative play> Urban outdoor activities> Problem-solving & creative thinking> Strategies for supporting literacy, numeracy, and STEM curriculum objectivesIn addition, we will also bring you Landscape Designer, Jenn Reed who will provide a host of practical strategies for developing your outdoor space with budget in mind and how to maximise opportunities for grants to further enhance the suitable for leaders, teachers, and educators in Primary School (Children 5-12 years of age)Australian Professional Teaching StandardsAPTS , , , !

6 PRIMARYEARLY CHILDHOODWALKER LEARNINGMORNING SESSIONC onveniently grouped to offer a full day PD planning for personalised, developmentally, and culturally appropriate teaching and learning, the Walker Learning pedagogy ensures that opportunities for thedevelopment of the whole child are authentic, relevant, and meaningful regardless of their age, culture, family context, socioeconomic background, or geographicallocation. Many teachers want to do this but maybe unsure of where to us and our guest presenters Mikayla King and Preston Culbong. Mikayla is a Kalkadoon/Dutch woman, early childhood Teacher, Private Aboriginal EducationConsultant, and Masters of Aboriginal Studies research student who has worked in education for the past 9 years and has been recognised on a local and national level for her impact in the Aboriginal Education realm. Preston is a Nyoongar man and works in areas such as Youth Work, Research, Human Rights, Advocacy, and Development .

7 His work is supported by his personal experiences and tertiary study in Indigenous Community Development and Management through Murdoch this PD, they share first-hand knowledge and experience with you. The Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives Professional Learning session provides the opportunity for educators to understand the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives into daily teaching practice. Supported by research and a range of examples of quality, responsive, and appropriate resources, this session provides inspiration and practical ideas you can start using in your preschool and primary setting with perfect session, Australia -wide, for staff ready to address areas of inclusion and diversity as part of their Professional Development ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVESWEBINARA ustralian Professional Teaching StandardsGUESTPRESENTERSPRIMARYEARLY CHILDHOODWALKER LEARNINGLIVEWEBINARNEW!AFTERNOON SESSIONC onveniently grouped to offer a full day PD , , , , , , 1,3,5,6 Book WebinarBook Webinar27/01/202205/05/2022(TBC)18/08/20 22(TBC)Page 82022 SPECIAL EVENTS & GUEST SPEAKERSEARLY childhood & PRIMARY EDUCATORST estimonials from our Taking Learning OutsideThis PD wasn t just a preach and do.

8 The variety of speakers provided the how to with lots of was great that it involved so many different aspects. How children think, emotional and social Development , curriculum and ways to structure outdoor RESILIENCE IN PRE-SCHOOLERSR esilience and well-being have become more important than ever, so what can we do to build children s resilience and self-concept? Research shows that social and emotional learning has significant academic and lifelong benefits. Children who are self-aware and confident, try harder and are more resilient. successful in navigating the ups and downs of life. Completing this webinar gives a practical overview on the importance of Social and Emotional Learning with a focus on how individualised and holistic pedagogies support:> Relationships> Personalities and stages of social and emotional Development > Self-awareness, self management and responsible decision making> Emotional IQWalker Learning consultants will be joined by guest presenter Kern (Associate Professor at the Centre of Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne s Graduate School of Education) to immerse you in an informative and inspiring session to support wellbeing and positivity in your school and classroom.

9 This PD is suitable for teachers and leaders wanting to enhance and support children s social and emotional learning and well-being in the early primary Professional Teaching StandardsAPTS , , , , , AlignmentWELLBEINGP riority AreaWellbeing (social and emotional)Item uses these practiceprinciples: High expectations for every child. Item responds to thesesub-outcomes: Children become strong in their social, emotional and spiritual of Evidence Level 6 Supported by expert opinionThis training aims to improve wellbeing and long-term outcomes for children in all areas,including readiness for school, managing the school environment and managing aim to help parents/carers and educators better understand what resilience is and isn t, and learn how to build children s capacity to bounce back .They include practical tips and strategies for building resilience, and opportunities fordiscussion and questions. They draw on current research highlighting how strong mentalhealth foundations support positive outcomes for life.

10 Educator-only sessions include expertdiscussion and Q& CHILDHOODLIVEWEBINARBook WebinarGUESTPRESENTERPage 9 GUESTSPEAKERSD atesPlay Matters why Play Matters more than ever now. An introduction to play-based enquiry learning in the early years of school. If you re wondering what you can do to engage your children and address reluctance and anxiety post lockdown look no further than this PD. See how Investigative learning and a play-based pedagogy is the answer to meeting children s learning, Development and well being needs while still addressing necessary outcomes. This half day webinar will introduce why children need to learn this way and how you can practically introduce it in your early years classroom. Our guest presenter Dr Dee O Connor* will examine the case for incorporating child-initiated learning into your school. Our Walker Learning consultants will then introduce you to a snapshot of the core elements of Walker Learning, including how to personalise teaching and learning as well as effectively and easily link literacy and numeracy in Investigations to your explicit literacy and numeracy lessons.