In the Early Years Learning Framework, intentional teaching is seen as being a way of working with children and families that is “… deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful”. However, what does this really look like and mean in practice? How can educators be thoughtful about what they do and why they do things? What are the core meanings of this word ‘thoughtful’ and how can these meanings be used in our work with children?

Join us as we unpack what being thoughtful and intentional means, how we can approach it and what it looks like in daily practice.

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This week we hear from one of Gowrie NSW's Professional Learning Consultants, Nicole Tytherleigh. She talks about how educators should view and approach numeracy and examine some biases we might have towards maths.

Our next Numeracy course, "Intentional Numeracy Outside" begins next week so make sure you register and enrol: https://www.gowriensw.com.au/educationhub/global_workshop/intentional-numeracy-outside/#1581048073457-d1b0ac83-5aef

Hear from Gowrie NSW's Online Learning Community Facilitator and PhD candidate (Early Childhood Education) Suallyn Mitchelmore, as she talks through her background in Early Childhood Education and brings to life what Gowrie NSW's Online Learning Communities mean for participants like yourself.

Online Learning Communities are a place to bring people together regardless of physical location for the purpose of networking, learning and sharing ideas; a sustained approach which highlights the benefit of learning from shared experiences.

Sometimes as educators and leaders we become isolated whether due to time constraints, physical location or any number of other reasons. Bringing people together in a virtual space overcomes the barrier of physical location by connecting people without the need to travel.

Join Suallyn and take the next step in your professional development journey via Gowrie NSW's Online Learning Communities: https://www.gowriensw.com.au/educationhub/online-learning-communities/

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Hear Mika Mizuno, play session facilitator at Gowrie NSW Erskineville, about the specialised play session program she is running for families with children aged 3-6 months. Mika explains how her program differs from the traditional playgroup, detailing the philosophies that underpin the program and the benefits that can be gained from participating. Interested? Hear more at the Orientation 22 January 2018 7pm at Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre, 1 Elliot Ave. Register your interest by emailing Mika at [email protected]

Rose Todd, Executive Director of Programs & Sheila Degotardi, Associate Professor of Early Childhood by Gowrie NSW

Debra Mainwaring, Director of Wellbeing Australia by Gowrie NSW

Gemma Lavelle Centre Manager at Gowrie NSW Dubbo Early Education and Care by Gowrie NSW

Mika Mizuno, Play Session Facilitator at Gowrie NSW by Gowrie NSW

Justin Scarr, CEO of the Royal Life Saving Society by Gowrie NSW

Michelle Havill, Prevention Programs Delivery Manager at Cancer Council NSW by Gowrie NSW