School of EducationSchool of EducationRevisiting Reggio EmiliaDescriptionThis training will examine the key principle of the Reggio Emilia Approach and explore an adaptation of the project approach for young children. Examples will be shared throughout the presentation to develop a deeper understanding of the approach. The environment and aesthetics for learning will be explored to allow educators to revisit and reconsider an alternative approach to learning. There will be time for small group discussions. More information can be found on the School of Education webpage.
Children's VoiceDescriptionUNCRC: Article 12 all children have a right to have their voices heard and taken into account. This training will examine the importance of children’s voice to allow educators to design an effective environment and learning experience which will fully engage the child. As educators, we need to value children’s communications, views, puzzles and feelings. More information can be found on the School of Education's webpage.
New to PlayDescriptionThis training will support educators who are starting to implement play pedagogy within the setting. Educators should attend each session. Session 1 - 2 June 2025 How Young Children Learn – clear links to current research will be examined throughout to allow educators to build a solid foundation prior to making any key changes. Session 2 - 3 June 2025 Designing the Environment for Play – an effective model will be explored to allow educators to transform their environment to allow children choice and ownership for their play. Session 3 - 5 June 2025 Organising for Learning – explaining the balance of learning experiences for children and the role of the adult to support this. Session 4 - 9 June 2025 Observing Children’s Learning – to support children’s learning we need to take time to notice their learning through play. We need to develop observation skills to make effective changes. More information can be found on the School of Education's webpage.
Accelerating Play to Primary 3DescriptionThis training will explore the progression of play into Primary 3. The model explored will look at inquiry learning for children and how we organise for children’s learning. Ownership and children leading the learning are central to this approach. Examples will be shared by two educators who have successfully integrated play into Primary 3 within their setting. They will take time to discuss the journey, challenges and changes to pedagogy.
More information on this course is available on the School of Education webpage.
Planning and Documenting Young Children's LearningDescriptionThis online training will explore the key principles for planning for children's interests and puzzle by referring to the model created 'Children's Train of Thought'. This model relates to Realising the Ambition and challenges educators to explore the development of the child's thought process by documenting the learning. Documentation allows children and staff to revisit, re- evaluate and redesign through discussion and collaboration. This in turn will allow children to drive the curriculum. More information can be found on the School of Education webpage.
Inclusion and ASN: Co-creating everyday possibilities for the inclusion of every learnerDescriptionThis session is for all educators who wish to deepen and extend their thinking around working with and for an increasingly diverse learning community. We will explore concepts from key scholars in the field of inclusive practice to unpack the concepts of ‘inclusion’ and ‘additional support needs’. We offer an opportunity for educators across early years, primary secondary, ASN sector to come together as a learning community to explore perspectives and identify positive actions we can all take on these pressing issues for our current times.
• recognise learner diversity as an asset and understand strengths-based working in classroom practice be able to draw on disability theory to reframe our relational working and recognise the rights of the child under both the UNCRC and UNCRPD.
More information can be found on the School of Education webpage.
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