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PROVOKING MINDS
BU I LDI NG CAPACITY
KU Professional Learning Practice Principles
CHI LDREN’S RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
The guiding principle underpinning the delivery of training is the provision of high
quality early childhood services that view the child as central in all decision making.
Children have a right to access high quality education and care services that are
delivered by highly motivated and professional educators. Our facilitators respect
the diversity within our communities and understand the impact of disadvantage
on families and children, delivering inclusive sessions incorporating visibility of all
peoples.
RELATIONSHIPS AND SPIRIT
We offer a spirit of optimism, reverence and curiosity as we support early childhood
professionals to develop and act on the values, beliefs and capabilities that guide
them throughout their professional learning. We value the idea of a community of
learners and see positive learning happening when participants have opportunities
to critically reflect and connect with peers.
INNOVATIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL
Our commitment is to the provision of inspirational and innovative training sessions
that excite and motivate development and change. We want participants to leave
with a “can do” attitude that infects those around them and encourages capacity
building within their teams. Our vision is to provoke as we have been provoked and
create excellence in early childhood educational settings.
AUTHENTIC AND COLLABORATIVE
We provide participants with opportunities for meaningful contextual learning
that acknowledges the individual and collective journeys of teachers as learners.
Our facilitators are practitioners who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
currently living or having lived similar professional journeys. A shared perspective on
dilemmas and resolutions.
CONTEMPORARY AND RESEARCH
Our courses are designed using evidence-based best practices, consistent with the
principles of adult learning, and structured to promote linkages between research,
theory and practice. We aim to challenge common ways of doing with questioning
and thinking that “wonders if?”.
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Contents
FEATURED EVENTS
“I Tell the Story I Am Moved to Tell” –
Educators as Protagonists in Documentation
The Art of Teaching Is All About… Interactive Workshop Day
EVENTS
Pedagogy and Practice
Education for Sustainability
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM)
Attachment and Relationships
WEBINARS
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What does KU Professional Learning offer?
FEATURED EVENTS
KU boasts a history of offering high quality, robust professional learning days. These one-off events
draw on the latest practice and research from the early childhood sector and beyond. We are also
offering several professional learning series delivered as webinar events that can be accessed from
anywhere in Australia.
TAI LORED PROFESSIONAL LEARN ING
KU offers a number of workshops that can be tailored to meet the professional learning needs of your
service and can be delivered onsite at a time convenient to teams. Tailored professional learning can
also take place online and can be customised to suit your service through the delivery of a webinar.
To find out more about Tailored Professional Learning and KU Resources, please visit www.ku.com.au/
professional-learning or email Marg McLeish, KU Manager, Professional Services, at
marg.mcleish@ku.com.au
AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
KU Professional Learning courses are mapped against the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers and may contribute towards maintaining Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS
To register for our courses visit www.ku.com.au/professional-development and click on “all public
courses”.
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About our Professional Learning Presenters
Our KU course presenters are expertly equipped to deliver the content of the courses they present. They
have qualifications and extensive experience in the field and are experienced workshop facilitators.
Guest presenters of our featured events are highly recognised in their field and understand the needs of
educators working in early childhood services.
FRAN BASTION
Fran’s engagement in the early childhood education sector spans over 30 years.
Fran’s work is currently anchored in the exploration of the role of teacher as
researcher, inquiry-based teaching and learning, pedagogical documentation, and
the language of the learning environment.
KERAN ELGIE
Keran brings skills and knowledge from a career spanning 30 years in early
childhood education. Keran has worked in a range of settings as a teacher,
director, education support manager and professional learning manager. Keran
enjoys engaging with educators to support and extend their learning while
offering opportunities for critical thinking and implications for practice.
LYNN FARRELL
Lynn has many years’ experience working in various roles in the early childhood
profession. Her area of interest and expertise is working with infants and families
and she is a strong advocate for children’s rights and social justice. She has
also worked with children and families who are experiencing vulnerabilities and
disadvantage using an integrated model.
JAN FAULKNER
Jan has more than 35 years’ experience in the early childhood sector as a teacher,
centre director, manager of children’s services and as a professional learning
consultant. She has also worked with a number of service types including long day
care, preschool, outside school hours care and family day care.
FIONA HARRIS
Fiona is an experienced early childhood teacher and has taught in several
preschool settings over the past 30 years. Her interest is in sustainability and
place-based nature pedagogy, helping children connect in the community. She is
also interested in children’s art making and literature and views pedagogy as an
ethical discipline.
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LAURE HISLOP
Laure has over 35 years’ experience in early childhood education. In 2016,
she was awarded the NSW Premier’s Early Childhood Education Scholarship
and completed a study tour around the USA, exploring technology use in early
childhood. Laure is passionate about technology as a curriculum tool and
promoting innovative programs.
MARG MCLEISH
Marg has over 25 years’ experience working in the early childhood field in a
variety of roles, including as a teacher, director, practice manager, and training
and quality coordinator across long day care, preschool and family day care
services. Marg is a passionate advocate for children’s rights and the right of all
children to participate in high quality education and care services.
MAREE MAURO
Maree has worked for over 30 years in a range of capacities including centre
director, special educator and early intervention key worker. Maree has worked
closely with allied health professionals and families to support children with
disabilities in their homes, community and educational settings.
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About our Featured Speakers
ANN PELO
Ann is a teacher, educator, program consultant, and author of six books whose primary
work focuses on social justice and ecological teaching and learning. Ann’s offerings will
support educators to build their knowledge and practice, consolidate previous learning,
and extend thinking in relation to pedagogical documentation.
JAN DOWNES
Jan has qualifications in early childhood and a Master’s in Fine Art. She has taught in a
variety of early childhood settings and in Art Education for early childhood students at The
University of Newcastle. Over the past ten years Jan has been an artist in residence and
facilitated workshops for KU Children’s Services and is currently a practicing ceramic and
printmaking artist.
BONNIE HISLOP
Bonnie Hislop is a Brisbane based creative artist with a particular focus on ceramics. From
her Brisbane studio she creates functional ceramic art pieces that are meticulously hand
built and painted with bright colours and intricate line detail. Bonnie also facilitates regular
ceramic illustration workshops around Queensland and is a hand building teacher at Mas &
Miek Ceramic House.
BRONWYN JOSLYN
Bron is a long-standing EEEC committee member and is also the Early Years Facilitator
for Play Australia. She is passionate about sustainability and critically reflecting with
professionals on the value of authentic outdoor play for children with a connection to
place. She is the Director at Diamond Creek Memorial Kindergarten and, in collaboration
with the kindergarten’s community (families, children and educators), is exploring children
as visible environmentally conscious citizens within the local community.
JO WARREN
After graduating with BA Hons degree in Photography, Jo later studied Graphic Design and
Semiotics. For many years she freelanced as a commercial photographer and had work
published in the British Journal of Photography. Her area of interest is visual rhetoric and
how to decipher images as a visual language.
STEPHANIE WI LLEY
Stephanie is the Coordinator/Bush Kinder Teacher at Yarralea Children’s Centre in
Melbourne and is a long-standing committee member of EEEC. Over the last 20 years she
has worked in a variety of public and private early childhood settings, both in Australia
and overseas, and is passionate about embedding Education for Sustainability into daily
practice and advocating for children’s right to access rich natural outdoor play spaces for
healthy development and wellbeing.
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Featured
Events
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Featured Event
KU Children’s Services welcomes back internationally renowned educator and thinker Ann Pelo
(USA) to Australia.
KU is excited to be hosting Ann Pelo in 2020. She is a teacher, educator, program consultant, and author of six
books whose primary work focuses on social justice and ecological teaching and learning. Ann’s offerings will
support educators to build their knowledge and practice, consolidate previous learning, and extend thinking in
relation to pedagogical documentation.
The following professional learning opportunity is being offered for early childhood professionals to engage with
Ann’s work and thinking.
“I TELL THE STORY I AM MOVED TO TELL” –
EDUCATORS AS PROTAGONISTS IN DOCUMENTATION
Documentation practices in early education typically focus on children’s learning; Tuesday 24 March
educators are present in documentation only as observers – whether enthusiastic or
9:30am – 4:00pm
neutral, their role in documentation is to report on what children have done, and said,
and accomplished. Ann asks, “What if we turn this view of documentation on its head? KU Training Room
What if we acknowledge that documentation speaks volumes about what educators Level 3, 145 Smith St
Fitzroy
find meaningful and worthy of their attention and time? What if we call educators to be
present in the documentation they create, with their curiosity, insight, uncertainty and $230
self-awareness?”
When we remake our understandings of documentation in these ways, we begin to
practice pedagogical documentation. In pedagogical documentation, practitioners are
not reporting on children’s learning; instead, they offer their thinking and questioning
about the children’s thinking and questioning. During this day with Ann, educators will
explore the idea that documentation is as much about educators and teachers as it
is about children. There will be the opportunity to play with writing exercises that call
forward educator’s voices and perspectives and the opportunity to practice writing
documentation stories that make educators’ thinking, wondering and valuing visible.
Bring a notebook and pen and come prepared to write.
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Featured Events
THE ART OF TEACHING IS ALL ABOUT…
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP DAY
This interactive day is designed to influence the learning environment for children and Wednesday 8 July
educators. The workshops on offer will inspire, provoke and provide participants with
9:00am – 3:30pm
practical ideas of engaging with children across curriculum areas. This year you will be
able to choose two workshops from the three on offer. Numbers for these workshops Balwyn Community
will be capped to allow for interactive participation, so early registration is advised to Centre, 412
secure a place at this day. Whitehorse Road,
Surrey Hills
EXPLORING CLAY IN THE CLASSROOM $250
Presented by Bonnie Hislop NQS
Quality Area 1
In this hands-on session we will explore approaches and key considerations when
working with clay in your centre. Bonnie will offer demonstrations and guidance VEYLDF
for designing projects for children aged 3 - 5 years that encourage creativity and Outcome 5: Children
storytelling. are Effective
Communicators
ART AROUND – PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Presented by Jan Downes
Participants in this workshop will explore a variety of printmaking techniques suitable
for early childhood: rubbings, monoprinting, stamping, intaglio and stencils. Printing
will be onto paper, card and fabric. There will be a focus on the artistic elements of line,
texture and colour in pattern making with prints.
USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO CAPTURE CHILDREN’S THINKING
Presented by Jo Warren and KU Professional Learning Team
In a multimedia age, educators and children use a range of tools to capture and
articulate thinking and learning. Educators now depend strongly on photographs and
images to help shape the authenticity of the story. This workshop explores children’s
capacities to use photography and other media to document their curiosities and
provides tips and ideas on how to use the digital tools at hand to take images that best
tell the story.
Completing ‘The Art of Teaching Is All About’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing
2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
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Practice
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WHAT’S THE TIME? RITUALS, TRANSITIONS AND
RELATIONSHIPS
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
Routines and transitions are an intrinsic part of the day in early childhood settings. Wednesday 24 June
They provide predictability and a sense of belonging. When they work well, children will
9:30am – 1:00pm
feel ownership and have a positive learning experience. However, if not done well, they
can be a source of anxiety and stress for children and educators. One of the keys to KU Training Room
planning an inclusive and appropriate environment is to understand the way in which Level 3, 145 Smith St
Fitzroy
routines, rituals and transitions impact on children’s wellbeing. During this workshop
we will discuss: $160
Moving from routines to rituals VEYLDF
Practice Principle:
Giving children voice, agency and a sense of belonging
Respectful
Understanding responsive and respectful environments Relationships
and Responsive
Supporting children’s wellbeing during routines and transitions Engagement
Completing ‘What’s the Time? Rituals, Transitions and Relationships’ will contribute 3
hours of PD addressing 4.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
THE POWER OF THE BOOK: CONNECTING CH I LDREN
AND LITERATURE
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book!” Thursday 6 August
– Dr. Seuss
9:30am – 1:00pm
There is a strong link between reading with young children and their overall
KU Training Room
development. By encouraging children to enjoy listening to and reading books we Level 3, 145 Smith St
support them to develop their understanding of the world around them, use their Fitzroy
imagination and develop language and literacy skills When we connect children to
$160
stories, they get to know the characters, are able to expand their worlds and have the
opportunity to try out new and wonderful ideas. During this workshop we will explore NQS
questions such as: Quality Area 1
Why are books important? VEYLDF
Outcome 5: Children
Which books are suitable for our bookshelves? are Effective
How do we connect and use books with children? Communicators
How do we promote children’s thinking, learning and imagination through
literature?
What about digital books?
Completing ‘The Power of the Book: Connecting Children and Literature’ will
contribute 3 hours of PD addressing 2.5.2 and 3.5.2 from the Australian Professional
Standards for Teachers
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LISTENING AND LEARNING WITH ELDERS
Presented by local Elders
Listening and Learning with Elders is a gathering where you will meet, sit and listen to Thursday 23 July
the stories of local Elders.
9:30am – 12:30pm
Many Australians have been denied the opportunity to learn the truthful stories about
KU Training Room
the ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lived, nurtured each other and Level 3, 145 Smith St
sustained the land for its resources and life. Fitzroy
This is a unique opportunity for you to think and reflect on the way Aboriginal $160
knowledges preceded modern teaching, technologies, engineering, sciences and
community development. Understand the resilience required to keep these agendas VEYLDF
Practice Principle:
successful for over 60,000 years and consider the significant impact this had on the
Equity and Diversity
‘new colony’ and its economy, and that the privileges now enjoyed by many wouldn’t
be possible without the First Peoples knowledge and support.
Small groupings will allow the flow of respectfully facilitated discussions between
Elders and educators. Questions will be answered as stories and knowledge is shared –
listening and observing will be key to your learning.
Completing ‘Listening and Learning with Elders’ will contribute 3 hours of PD from the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
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WHO’S DRIVING THE BUS? EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
STEERING PRACTICE
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
Taking on the role of Educational Leader can be exciting, rewarding, challenging, and at Tuesday 5 May or
times, mystifying. Mystifying because the role is not explicitly defined and does not look Monday 31 August
the same in every service. However, if we consider that effective educational leadership 9:30am – 3:30pm
inspires critical and reflective thinking as well as opportunities to work and learn
alongside others, the co-construction of rich, relevant and innovative curriculum should KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
become the reality. In this workshop we will examine the many aspects of educational
Fitzroy
leadership including:
$190
How to determine a vision for educational leadership
VEYLDF
Sorting out the myths for the educational leadership role
Practice Principle:
Setting the stage for critical reflection Reflective Practice
Strategies for guiding the practice of new educators
Taking up the challenge to inspire and empower others in their practice
Completing ‘Who’s Driving the Bus? Educational Leaders Steering Practice’ will
contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards
for Teachers
A TIME FOR THINKING: CRITICAL REFLECTION ON
PRACTICE
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team Wednesday 27
May or Thursday 3
There is a strong emphasis on critical reflection in the National Quality Standard and
September
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. This is because the process
of critical reflection helps us to think more deeply about our work and to question how 9:30am – 1:00pm
our practices impact the learning and development of children. During this workshop KU Training Room
we will explore: Level 3, 145 Smith St
Fitzroy
The way in which critical reflection drives educator decision-making and is
essential to our practice $160
Strategies for engaging in processes of critical reflection that help us to have VEYLDF
the courage and confidence to question our own practices Practice Principle:
Reflective Practice
Ways to integrate critical reflection into daily practice
This workshop is suitable for early childhood professionals with some experience.
Completing ‘A Time for Thinking: Critical Reflection on Practice’ will contribute 3
hours of PD addressing 3.6.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
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INFANTS AND TODDLERS – RELATIONSHIP
FOUNDATIONS FOR GROWTH AND LEARNING
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
Monday 20 April
Research shows that nurturing and trusting relationships support the development of
socially and emotionally secure infants and toddlers. What does this look like in group 9:30am – 3:30pm
settings? This session will observe and examine the development, cues, dispositions and KU Training Room
temperaments of infants and toddlers and build educator skills that are responsive and Level 3, 145 Smith St
supportive of nurturing relationships. Fitzroy
Completing ‘Infants and Toddlers – Relationship Foundations for Growth and $190
Learning’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 1.1.2 and 3.2.2 from the Australian VEYLDF
Professional Standards for Teachers Practice Principles:
Reflective Practice,
Respectful
Relationships
and Responsive
Engagement
REDUCING STRESS WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS:
RESPONSIVE ROUTINES, ENVIRONMENTS AND
STRATEGIES
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
Routines and transitions form a significant part of the infant and toddler’s day. Wednesday 12
Responsive educators use these opportunities to “get in tune” with the infant or toddler. August
Educators that are available, receptive, predictable and open to receiving the messages 9:30am – 3:30pm
that infants and toddlers are sending, are more likely to provide safe, trusting and
secure environments. KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
Completing ‘Reducing Stress with Infants and Toddlers: Responsive Routines, Fitzroy
Environments and Strategies’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 1.1.2 and 2.1.2 $190
from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
VEYLDF
Practice Principles:
Reflective Practice,
Respectful
Relationships
and Responsive
Engagement
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CAN WE INDIVIDUALISE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR
INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITHIN GROUP SETTINGS?
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
The structures and operational decisions made within our services determine the Tuesday 8
level of individualised attention. Equally our understanding of development and September
theorists influence our responses and interactions with infants and toddlers. Unpacking 9:30am – 3:30pm
these concepts will provide strategies and practices that build attachments, nurture
partnerships and create high quality infant and toddler programs. KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
Completing ‘Can We Individualise Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers within Fitzroy
Group Settings?’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 1.1.2 and 1.5.2 from the $190
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
VEYLDF
Practice Principles:
Reflective Practice,
Respectful
Relationships
and Responsive
Engagement
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DOCUMENTATION: FIND THE STORY WORTH TELLING
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
This workshop is an opportunity for an in-depth exploration of documentation and Tuesday 2 June
addresses questions such as: 9:30am – 3:30pm
What expectations do we have about documentation including those of the KU Training Room
NQS? Level 3, 145 Smith St
How does documentation fit into the NQS Exceeding themes? Fitzroy
$190
What are our challenges and possibilities?
VEYLDF
What should we be documenting?
Practice Principle:
What about digital documentation? Reflective Practice
Completing ‘Documentation: Find the Story Worth Telling’ will contribute 5 hours of
PD addressing 5.4.2 and 5.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards
PLAY FANTASY AND LEARNING
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
Learning through play is an underpinning practice within the Early Years Learning Tuesday 20 October
Framework. Play allows children to belong and be and gives them agency to explore,
9:30am – 3:30pm
make decisions and form relationships. This workshop is an opportunity to reflect on
and re-discover the importance of play in children’s lives. Drawing on contemporary KU Training Room
thinking about play in early childhood, we will explore: Level 3, 145 Smith St
Fitzroy
Children’s learning and development during play
$190
Contemporary thinking about superhero play and fantasy play
VEYLDF
The educator’s role in play Practice Principle:
Integrated Teaching
Environments to support play and Learning
Strategies for talking with families about play and learning Approaches
Completing ‘Play Fantasy and Learning’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 1.1.2
and 3.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
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A QUALITY JOURNEY: DEVELOPING AND USING YOUR QIP
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
The Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) is an essential part of the cycle of self-assessment Wednesday 11
and continuous improvement. It is also a valuable tool for identifying strengths and March
planning future directions for the service. For this reason, the QIP must be developed 9:30am – 1:00pm
and realised using a whole team approach. This workshop will explore:
KU Training Room
What is a QIP and why do we need one? Level 3, 145 Smith St
What makes for a meaningful QIP? Fitzroy
How can the whole team be involved in self-assessment processes? $160
How do we make the QIP part of everyday practice? VEYLDF
Practice Principle:
Completing ‘A Quality Journey: Developing and Using Your QIP’ will contribute 3 Reflective Practice
hours of PD addressing 1.2.2 and 7.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers
FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES: AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT
IN SERVICE DELIVERY
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team Thursday 27
February
Recent changes to the National Quality Standard highlighted an increased focus on
meaningful engagement with families and/or communities. As professionals we know 9:30am – 1:00pm
this yet struggle with implementation. Setting the scene from the first encounter is KU Training Room
key to building relationships with families. Building from a positive beginning helps to Level 3, 145 Smith St
sustain engagement. Multiple perspectives and sound strategies will be the focus of this Fitzroy
session.
$160
Completing ‘Families and Communities: An Essential Element in Service Delivery’ will VEYLDF
contribute 3 hours PD addressing 7.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Practice Principles:
Teachers Reflective Practice,
Partnerships with
Families
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STEPPING INTO NATURE – THE PRACTICE AND PEDAGOGY OF NATURE
PLAY BEYOND THE GATE
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
This workshop will help educators to think critically about the value of exploring our Wednesday 21
communities beyond the centre environment. It will support educators to plan safe, October
interesting excursions into nature with groups of young children as well as equip 9:30am – 3:30pm
educators with new understandings of place-based educational pedagogy to enliven
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and enrich curriculum. The session will also include a walk to a local space to consider
Level 3, 145 Smith St
risk management planning and the learning opportunities afforded by the site. Fitzroy
Completing ‘Stepping into Nature – The Practice and Pedagogy of Nature Play $190
Beyond the Gate’ will contribute 3.5 hours of PD addressing 3.2.2 and 6.2.2 from the VEYLDF
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Outcome 2: Children
Are Connected with
and Contribute to
Their World
INFANT AND TODDLER SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS
Presented by Bronwyn Joslyn and Stephanie Willey – Environmental Education in
Early Childhood (EEEC)
This interactive workshop aims to reflect on how we connect younger children with Friday 1 May
sustainability concepts, nature and environmental ways of knowing.
9:30am – 1:00pm
The workshop will investigate with participants how current curriculum opportunities KU Training Room
are offered to babies and toddlers. How do we meaningfully engage with these younger Level 3, 145 Smith St
children in Education for Sustainability (EfS)? What strategies may work, have worked Fitzroy
and what are the challenges faced by educators working with the youngest children in
$160
education and care services?
VEYLDF
Completing ‘Infant and Toddler Sustainable Connections’ will contribute 3 hours of Outcome 2: Children
PD addressing 2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Are Connected with
and Contribute to
Their World
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NATURAL , RECYCLED AND COLLECTED MATERIALS
FOR INSPIRING LEARNING AND WONDER
Presented by Bronwyn Joslyn and Stephanie Willey – Environmental Education in
Early Childhood (EEEC)
This interactive workshop aims to reflect on and develop further understanding of the Friday 12 June
value of nature and how to use it appropriately in the curriculum. It will incorporate
9:30am – 1:00pm
opportunities to build on knowledge as well as creating new ways to incorporate
natural, recycled and collected materials. KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
The workshop will promote an understanding of, and respect for, the natural world and Fitzroy
the environment and thus being able to see the difference between resources and junk
$160
or rubbish.
VEYLDF
The workshop will also investigate how to involve families and communities so strong Outcome 2: Children
Education for Sustainability policies can be implemented and regularly reviewed. Are Connected with
Participants will have the opportunity to explore materials and their properties, as well and Contribute to
as learn in collaboration with other participants how to use them ethically and where to Their World
access them.
Completing ‘Natural, Recycled and Collected Materials for Inspiring Learning
and Wonder’ will contribute 3 hours of PD addressing 2.1.2 from the Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers
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Engineering, Arts &
Maths (STEAM)
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INSI DE MARY ELIZABETH’S HOUSE
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
This project, undertaken by the learning community at KU Bradfield Park Children’s Tuesday 16 June
Centre across a 12-month period, showcases what can happen when educators
9:30am – 3:30pm
trust children as co-constructors of curriculum. The evolution of ideas, testing of
theories and the active participation in thinking, dialogue and learning enabled a KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
small community of learners the opportunity to reframe their practice, reshape the
Fitzroy
learning landscape and imagine new ways of being with children as pedagogical
companions. Inspired by the words of Ann Pelo (2019) who suggests “Great ideas $190
have wings. They take you somewhere. With them, you can raise questions that can’t VEYLDF
be answered...”, educators embraced the children’s ideas and questions as the catalyst Practice Principle:
for sophisticated research. Integrated Teaching
and Learning
Unpacking the birth of a big idea, participants will explore a culture of sustained shared Approaches
thinking and learning and will engage with some of the practical skills and knowledge
required to support children’s evolving theories. With each new contemplation, new
lines of inquiry were launched, and educator’s offerings expanded to include resources
such as Makedo, circuits, greens screen technologies, animation and digital book
making.
This workshop will invite educators to view children as agentic thinkers and theorists
and support educators to effectively engage with STEAM learning as a significant asset
to children’s complex thinking.
The year-long investigation into Mary Elizabeth’s House is an example of what can
happen when children lead curriculum decisions, and educators remain open to listen
and find the resources and skills to make magic happen.
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and
Relationships
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WHY MINDSET MATTERS: SEEING THE MEAN ING IN CH I LDREN’S
BEHAVIOUR
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
This workshop explores the question: How does the way we think about children, Thursday 23 April or
especially those who are behaving in way we might find challenging, affect our ability Wednesday 29 July
to provide nurturing relationships they need for true inclusion and emotional wellbeing? 9:30am – 3:30pm
Participants will identify ways in which authentic and secure relationships with children
KU Training Room
help when things go wrong and identify responsive, positive strategies that support Level 3, 145 Smith St
children’s self-regulation. Fitzroy
Completing ‘Why Mindset Matters: Seeing the Meaning in Children’s Behaviour’ will $190
contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 4.1.2 and 4.3.2 from the Australian Professional VEYLDF
Standards for Teachers Practice Principles:
Reflective Practice,
Partnerships with
Families, High
Expectations for
Every Child
GUI DING CHI LDREN’S BEHAVIOUR
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team
This workshop addresses the area of behaviour, based on a philosophy of the social and
physical environment promoting positive behaviour in children. The approach uses an
understanding of child development, and includes preventive, responsive and proactive
approaches. It supports the implementation of the KU Guiding Children’s Behaviour
Practice Guide which participants receive as part of this workshop.
This workshop is suitable for all early childhood professionals.
Completing ‘Guiding Children’s Behaviour’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing
1.3.2, 3.5.2, 4.3.2 and 5.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Monday 10 February Thursday 14 May Friday 20 March VEYLDF
Wednesday 15 April Friday 19 June Practice Principles:
9:30am – 3:30pm
Monday 20 July Wednesday 19 August Reflective Practice,
Wednesday 16 September Community Room, Thursday 15 October Partnerships with
KU Craigieburn Families, High
Tuesday 10 November 9:30am – 3:30pm
Children’s Centre Expectations for
9:30am – 3:30pm 24-36 Cleveland Dr, Every Child
Altona Early Years Hub,
Craigieburn
KU Training Room 103B Grieve Parade,
Level 3, 145 Smith St, $230 Altona
Fitzroy
$230
$230
Register at www.ku.com.au/professional-development 25Attachment and Relationships
ONE OF THE KI DS: UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING CH I LDREN
WITH ASD IN MAINSTREAM SETTINGS
Presented by KU Education Support Team
This is an intensive workshop that is based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Friday 27 March
for understanding and supporting children with autism. The ESDM has a strong and 9:30am – 3:30pm
growing evidence-base, promoting best practice for those working with young children.
KU Training Room
This workshop will disseminate the ESDM into early childhood settings, ensuring
Level 3, 145 Smith St
that every child is included and engaged across a variety of early childhood services Fitzroy
(preschool, long day care, playgroups, early intervention etc.). It will also empower
$190
teachers and educators in their work with young children with autism to deliver a high
quality educational program that is individualised and responsive to each child’s needs. VEYLDF
Practice Principles:
Completing ‘One of the Kids: Understanding and Supporting Children with ASD in High Expectations
Mainstream Settings’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 2.1.2, 3.2.2, 4.1.2 and for Every Child,
4.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Equity and Diversity,
Partnerships with
Professionals
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27Webinars
You can participate in our webinars from anywhere in Australia. All you need is a computer or mobile device with a
reliable internet connection. This year we are offering a series of ‘short stop’ webinars for educators.
SHORT STOP WEBINARS
These popular series of short webinars are an opportunity to stop and take a brief time out of the day to reflect on
some of the fundamentals of your practice.
The webinars are suitable for new educators and for experienced teachers wanting a space to reflect and refresh.
SERIES 1 – PROJECT BASED LEARN ING Note: Participants
must book for the
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team whole series
PART 1: PROJECT BASED LEARNING – WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN’S $100
IDEAS?
Element 1.1.2 of the NQS states that each child’s knowledge, ideas and interests should Thursday 12 March
be the foundation of the program. During this webinar we will explore:
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Which children’s ideas do you progress?
How do you decide in which direction to take the idea?
PART 2: PROJECT BASED LEARNING – CHILDREN’S AGENCY
Element 1.2.3 of the NQS states that each child’s agency is promoted enabling them Thursday 26 March
to make choices and decisions. In this webinar we will discuss the way in which, in the
4:15pm – 5:00pm
course of children’s projects, we:
Relinquish power in decision making
Trust children’s knowledge and ability
Democracy in action
PART 3: PROJECT BASED LEARNING – CHILDREN’S THEORIES
The EYLF states that educators need to value and respond to children’s knowledge and Thursday 9 April
be partners in their learning. During this webinar we will discuss:
4:15pm – 5:00pm
How educators’ value and respond to children’s theorising
Big picture curriculum questions and high-level thinking skills
28 KU Professional Learning Calendar 2020 – VictoriaWebinars
SERIES 2 – PEDAGOGY AND PRACTICE Note: Participants
must book for the
Presented by KU Professional Learning Team whole series
$100
PART 1: MAKING SENSE OF THE PLANNING CYCLE
Standard 1.3 of the NQS requires educators to have a planned and reflective approach Monday 18 May
to developing the program for children. This webinar re-explores the cycle of planning
4:30pm – 5:00pm
and emphasises the interrelationship between each part of the cycle. In particular, it
highlights the role of documentation in supporting the process.
PART 2: BACK TO BASICS – WRITING OBSERVATIONS
This webinar goes back to basics and provides tips for writing meaningful and Monday 1 June
interesting observations. The presenter will explore the why and what of observation
4:30pm – 5:00pm
writing, language, style and tools to support the process. It will also show the link
between observations and knowing children at a deeper level.
PART 3: PLANNING EXPERIENCES AND ENCOUNTERS WITH CHILDREN
The EYLF states that we must be deliberate, thoughtful and purposeful in our actions Monday 15 June
and that we promote learning through worthwhile and challenging experiences. This
4:30pm – 5:00pm
webinar explores the what and why of planning meaningful experiences for children.
SERIES 3 – CHI LD SAFE IN PRACTICE Note: Participants
must book for the
Presented by KU Child Wellbeing Team whole series
$120
There are many elements to ensuring learning environments are safe for children. This
webinar series provides an in-depth understanding of important themes and child safe
practices that assist educators to build their knowledge, skills and ability to respond
effectively to children’s needs.
PART 1: SAFE ENVIRONMENTS – REDUCING THE RISK OF HARM IN
PHYSICAL AND ONLINE ENVIRONMENTS
The physical and online environment puts children’s safety at risk when they are Wednesday 8 July
exposed to the harmful behaviours of others or inappropriate content. The challenge
4:30pm – 5:00pm
to educators is: how do we manage these risks without compromising a child’s right to
privacy, access to information, social connections and learning opportunities?
PART 2: GIVING CHILDREN A VOICE – PROMOTING CHILDREN’S
PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT
Children are very easily silenced. In the interests of children’s safety and wellbeing, Wednesday 22 July
it is vital that they are encouraged to express their feelings, are listened to and
4:30pm – 5:00pm
taken seriously. In exploring these themes, we will be focusing on the benefits of
giving children a voice and how we can promote their participation and help-seeking
behaviour.
Register at www.ku.com.au/professional-development 29Webinars
Webinars
PART 3: MANAGING CHILDREN’S SEXUAL PLAY – PERSONAL SAFETY
CONVERSATIONS WITH CHILDREN
Young children are naturally curious about their own and other people’s bodies. Wednesday 5 August
Educators need to understand what sexual behaviours can be considered normal
4:30pm – 5:00pm
curiosity and when they are cause for concern. Most importantly, educators need to
know how to respond to children’s sexual play and to make sure they are providing
a child safe environment for all children. This includes teaching children some simple
personal safety messages. Personal safety messages for children can begin as young as
2 or 3 years of age.
PART 4: MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES WITH CHILDREN
– WHAT IS TOO CLOSE AND PERSONAL?
During this final webinar we will discuss personal versus professional relationships Wednesday 19
with children. We will identify adult behaviour that might be considered too personal, August
unreasonable or problematic. This session will challenge you to think about actions 4:30pm – 5:00pm
that may be perceived to be grooming behaviour and why it is important to define
acceptable and unacceptable interactions with children in a child safe code of conduct.
HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH FAM I LIES
Presented by KU Education Support Team
A key theme of the National Quality Standard states that practice should be shaped Tuesday 7 April
by meaningful engagement with families. However, what happens when you must or Wednesday 16
approach families in order to have a conversation about a difficult issue? During this September
webinar the presenters will discuss the how, what and why of difficult conversations. 4:15pm – 5:00pm
$60
30 KU Professional Learning Calendar 2020 – VictoriaGuiding Children’s Behaviour
Publications
Now available on the Department of Education – School Readiness Menu of Evidence –
Supporting Wellbeing.
Guiding Children’s Behaviour Guiding Children’s Behaviour in Practice…
Practice Guide A Team Approach
This detailed practice guide provides This practical resource is divided into easy
educators with the tools to develop to use chapters that support educators’
Individualised Behaviour Support Plans in understanding of child development, provides
collaboration with families to prevent and key strategies to establish positive social
respond to challenging behaviours in young and physical environments and addresses
children. challenging behaviour.
The implementation of these resources is supported by KU’s Guiding Children’s Behaviour workshop.
The cost for both of these resources as a package is $140 (including postage).
Register at www.ku.com.au/professional-development 31KU Children’s Services Level 3, 145 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 Box 1582, Collingwood VIC 3066
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