KU Professional Learning KU Professional Learning VIC Calendar 2019

Pedagogy and Practice WHO’S DRIVING THE BUS? EDUCATIONAL LEADERS STEERING PRACTICE Taking on the role of Educational Leader can be exciting, rewarding, challenging and at times mystifying. Mystifying because the role is not explicitly defined and does not look the same in every service. However, if we consider that effective educational leadership 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 become the reality. In this workshop we will examine the many aspects of educational leadership including: How to determine a vision for educational leadership Sorting out the myths for the educational leadership role Setting the stage for critical reflection Strategies for guiding the practice of new educators Taking up the challenge to inspire and empower others in their practice Tuesday 8 October 9:30am – 3:30pm KU Training Room Level 3, 145 Smith St Fitzroy $190 NQS Quality Area 7 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 WORKSHOP SERI ES – CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT You can register for the following three workshops individually or as a series. Register for the series and receive a 10% discount. Workshop 1: A Time for Thinking – Critical Reflection on Practice Workshop 2: The Art of Questions – Transforming Practice Workshop 3: What Are Our Values? Creating a Living Philosophy WORKSHOP 1: A TIME FOR THINKING: CRITICAL REFLECTION ON PRACTICE Monday 25 March 9:30am – 1:00pm There is a strong emphasis on critical reflection in the NQS and VEYLDF. This is because the process of critical reflection helps us to think more deeply about our work and to question how our practices impact the learning and development of children. KU Training Room Level 3, 145 Smith St Fitzroy During this workshop we will explore: $160 The way in which critical reflection drives educator decision making and is essential to our practice NQS Quality Area 1 Strategies for engaging in processes of critical reflection that help us to have the courage and confidence to question our own practices Ways to integrate critical reflection into daily practice VEYLDF Practice Principle: Reflective 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 Register at www.ku.com.au 7

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