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Pedagogy and Practice
WORKSHOP SERIES – INFANTS AND TODDLERS (CONTINUED)
WORKSHOP 1:
INFANTS AND TODDLERS – RELATIONSHIP FOUNDATIONS FOR
GROWTH AND LEARNING
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 settings?
This session will observe and examine the development, cues, dispositions and
temperaments of infants and toddlers and build educator skills that are responsive
and supportive of nurturing relationships.
Completing ‘Infants and Toddlers – Relationship Foundations for Growth and
Learning’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 1.1.2 and 3.2.2 from the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
WORKSHOP 2:
REDUCING STRESS WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS: RESPONSIVE
ROUTINES, ENVIRONMENTS AND STRATEGIES
Routines and transitions form a significant part of the infant and toddler’s day.
Responsive educators use these opportunities to “get in tune” with the infant or
toddler.
Educators that are available, receptive, predictable and open to receiving the
messages that infants and toddlers are sending are more likely to provide safe,
trusting and secure environments.
Completing ‘Reducing Stress with Infants and Toddlers: Responsive Routines,
Environments and Strategies’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 1.1.2 and
2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
WORKSHOP 3:
CAN WE INDIVIDUALISE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR INFANTS
AND TODDLERS WITHIN GROUP SETTINGS?
The structures and operational decisions made within our services determine the
level of individualised attention. Equally our understanding of development and
theorists influence our responses and interactions with infants and toddlers.
Unpacking these concepts will provide strategies and practices that build
attachments, nurture partnerships and create high quality infant and toddler
programs.
Completing ‘Can We Individualise Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers
Within Group Settings?’ will contribute 5 hours of PD addressing 1.1.2 and 1.5.2
from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Register at www.ku.com.au
Wednesday 25 September
9:30am – 3:30pm
KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
Fitzroy
$190
NQS
Quality Areas 1, 2, 5
VEYLDF
Practice Principles:
Reflective Practice,
Respectful Relationships &
Responsive Engagement
Wednesday 23 October
9:30am – 3:30pm
KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
Fitzroy
$190
NQS
Quality Areas 1, 2, 5
VEYLDF
Practice Principles:
Reflective Practice,
Respectful Relationships &
Responsive Engagement
Wednesday 20 November
9:30am – 3:30pm
KU Training Room
Level 3, 145 Smith St
Fitzroy
$190
NQS
Quality Areas 1, 2, 5
VEYLDF
Practice Principles:
Reflective Practice,
Respectful Relationships &
Responsive Engagement
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