Early Years Learning Hub

In this episode we discuss the higher levels of teacher accreditation for those teachers who are interested in becoming specialist teachers as part of their career progression. I am delighted to be joined by Deb Williams who is inspirational, multi- talented early childhood professional and the very first teacher in NSW to be awarded at LEAD Teacher level.

In this episode we look at why having a really sound understanding of the frameworks is so important for everyone who works in education and care services and even teachers and educators in the early years of school. We explore how they guide us in terms of pedagogical advice and how they provide the content for our curriculum in terms of what to teach and how to teach it and they help us to operate in ways that are aligned with evidence, research, theory, ethics and social justice.

• Quality area 1: Educational Program & Practice Resources | Resources | EYLH
• Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy | Resources | EYLH

This episode is about the ideology and theory behind managing challenging behaviours through child-centred musical experiences. I am joined by Amelia Scarf, founder of Rhymey- Music based PD for children's self regulation.

• Rhymey

This episode is one of our practice sharing series, where I chat with a practitioner and we share some thoughts of what works well and why. This episode is the final in a series of 4 episodes exploring practices of Su Garrett and her team at the excellent rated service- Explore and Develop Annandale. This episode is all about enabling leadership within the team.

• Early Years Learning Hub | Teachers Supporting Teachers

Today’s episode is one of our 'Professional learning tapas' series and in this episode we unpack how to plan for learning based on what children are interested in and how this is realised through project-based learning. This one could be a game changer for you in implementing richer and meaningful learning.

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• Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy | Resources | EYLH

In this episode we unpack why it is important to draw on research, theory, contemporary understandings and data to inform our practice as teachers, educators and leaders. Drawing on evidence of what is effective teaching practice and why is key to knowing and understanding the impact of our work. It also provides the basis for where and how we can improve the way we work in order to improve outcomes for the children, families and communites that we work with.

• Effective evidenced based transition practice - Early Years Learning Hub
• Understanding play-based learning in the early years - Early Years Learning Hub

This is the third of 4 episodes in conversation with Su Garrett the owner and director of the excellent rated service- Explore and Develop Annandale. In this episode Su talks about her service's approach to engaging with technology to support children as active users of digital technologies and as a pedagogical tool for documentation.

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• Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy | Resources | EYLH

This is another ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode and this episode is brought to you by one of our listeners who is a primary teacher looking to move into early childhood teaching. She was keen to know what the role looks like in everyday life in terms of interactions with families, programming, some examples of great lessons and managing the work/ life balance. So hope you enjoy!

• Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy | Resources | EYLH
• Quality area 1: Educational Program & Practice Resources | Resources | EYLH
• What are the expectations of an educator? - Early Years Learning Hub
• What are the expectations of a teacher? - Early Years Learning Hub

In this episode I speak with Dr Sarah Corlon, Head of Research and Special Education at STaR about inclusive practice. We discuss why inclusion is important, how educators can make reasonable adjustments that support everyone’s learning, making documentation easy and how to work with NDIS and early intervention providers. This is an episode not to be missed!

• Supporting children with a disability and/ or additional needs - Early Years Learning Hub
• Special Teaching and Research (STaR)

This is the second of 4 episodes in conversation with Su Garrett the owner and director of the excellent rated service- Explore and Develop Annandale. In this episode Su talks about her service's approach to taking children 'out of the gate' on excursions as a part of their regular program and how rich learning and connection to community and nature are some of the many benefits.