Quality
Workforce
Play based learning: Where do educators fit?
In early childhood education and care, the articulation of “why we do what we do” has become increasingly important as we journey through the implementation of the National Quality Framework.
14 hours ago
by Freya Lucas
Research
Early years researchers unlock the secrets of keeping children engaged with museums
New research led by Associate Professor Sheila Degotardi from Macquarie University is prompting museums to go further than the traditional approach of dedicating a separate space for their pre-school aged visitors.
12 hours ago
by Freya Lucas
Policy
Quality
Exclusive education: Parents can equip themselves to combat ‘gatekeeping’
When Gibb was ready to start school, his mum, Caitlin, took him on a school tour. She had picked this school because of its “small village feel”, thinking they would embrace her son, who has Down syndrome, and provide him with the right support to thrive.
12 hours ago
by Kate de Bruin, Monash University
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Quality
Workforce
USQ hosts Reconciliation workshop for ECEC educators
A professional development workshop, highlighting the important role that early learning plays in a reconciled Australia was recently hosted by the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
12 hours ago
by Freya Lucas
International
Research
Learning letter sounds is the key to reading, Norwegian researchers say
Children will learn to read more easily when they are able to learn letters and the sounds the letters make as early as possible, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have found.
12 hours ago
by Freya Lucas
Research
New website developed to support children and families waiting for speech help
Charles Sturt University and Western New South Wales Local Health District (WNSWLHD) have collaborated to develop a new website featuring evidence-based ideas to support children and families waiting for speech pathology services.
a day ago
by Freya Lucas
Providers
Tech upgrades to support Vic roll out of three-year-old kindergarten in 2020
Children in Victoria’s Glenelg Shire will benefit from technology upgrades ahead of three-year-old kindergarten starting next year, with Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, announcing that four early childhood services in Portland would share $10,500 in funding to purchase tablet computers through the Labor Government’s Children’s Facilities Capital Program (CFCP).
a day ago
by Freya Lucas
Providers
Chris Sacre appointed interim CFO at Evolve as incumbent steps down
Chris Sacre has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Evolve Education Group in the wake of the incumbent CFO Stephen Davies’s decision to leave to pursue other opportunities.
a day ago
by Jason Roberts
Opinions
Quality
Workforce
Guiding questions when seeking out the perfect Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Many state governments are currently offering incentives and subsidies for those in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector wishing to upskill. Some might say there’s never been a better time to become Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor qualified – but there are so many RTO choices – how does one choose the best fit?
15 days ago
by Sam Rosenberg
Workforce
Finding your fun again: bringing back joy, amusement and light-hearted pleasure
As an adult, I have rediscovered consistent fun – the everyday kind of fun, the fun that happens in little moments all around me. I’m not sure when I lost the ability to see and find regular fun each day, but I have some ideas about why I might have lost it.
19 days ago
by Nicola Russell
Quality
Returning to personhood in early childhood teacher education
It has been brought to my attention more than once in my life that my job as an educator for teachers is about making sure that graduates are knowledgeable and have the skills of teaching content well.
20 days ago
by Dr Anna Popova, Australian Catholic University
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Quality
Acceptable risk, risk in play, and the role of external experts: In conversation with Andrew Reedy
Research
International
The use of pedagogical documentation technology – PhD reflections
Policy
In conversation with: Craig Pomranz, Made by Raffi author, speaking on identity
Policy
Workforce
One answer to a lack of nature play for older children – Wild Imagination
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Quality
Let’s Count – an opportunity for building a solid mathematical foundation for children
Mathematics is a fundamental part of daily life. From paying for food at the supermarket, paying the rent or mortgage, managing the monthly bills, all the way through to ensuring there is enough money left at the end of the month.
19 days ago
by Freya Lucas
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Need a behaviour chart? Check yourself first
The power of positive interactions in supporting children’s behavioural learning – A Phoenix Cups © Love Cup Filling Plan
2 months ago
by Sandi Phoenix
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Quality
Workforce
Working with Children Checks – monitoring, efficiencies and compliance
Working with Children Checks (WWCC) play an important role in the protection of children in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. The WWCC is not only a valuable pre-employment screening tool, it provides ECEC sites with assurance that people who hold a WWCC will be continuously monitored by the issuer against a comprehensive list of offences that would deem them unsuitable to be in contact with children.
2 months ago
by Rebecca Hine
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The importance of shifting the conversation towards quality preservice education
Qualifications matter in early childhood education. They are one of the most important factors influencing outcomes for children. It’s not a surprise then that in many early childhood services, educators can be heard sharing stories on the quality of the training that students and new graduates have received from Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
3 months ago
by Freya Lucas