Primary Educator

PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY - Presented by Dr Dee O’Connor

Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

FAST TRACK WALKER LEARNING - F/K/P or R to Year 2

Fast Track PD's are ideal if you are implementing Walker Learning for the first time or wanting to refine and clarify practice.

ART WITH ZART IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS.

ART WITH ZART IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS.

WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW - F/K/P or R to Year 2

A fabulous session for educators and leadership wanting to optimise young children's learning through a Play-Based pedagogy.

WALKER LEARNING STUDY TOUR - F/K/P or R to Year 2

This one-day tour visits a school where you will observe students and educators in action, demonstrating aspects of Walker Learning.

WALKER LEARNING - Planning & Documentation (F/K/P or R to Year 2)

An informative PD session for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want documentation to streamline and strengthen teaching practice.

WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW - Years 3 to 6

Are you ready to examine how Walker Learning pedagogy extends into middle and upper primary years?

CREATING AN ENGAGING & INTENTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?

LOOSE PARTS PLAY - THE WHY & HOW OF MATERIALS - *NEW*

What are loose parts? What are the benefits of investing in these materials for the development of children’s learning?

WALKER LEARNING STUDY TOUR - F to Year 2 - (Over 2 Days)

Would you like to see quality Play-Based Learning in action?

SENSORY ART EXPERIENCES IN ASSOCIATION WITH ZART

Providing sensory experiences for children to touch, smell and observe the natural world as well as opportunities for creative self-expression can be challenging in our busy and technological society.

THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE AND BEST PRACTICE

Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.

UNDERSTANDING & RESPONDING TO CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOUR (Half Day)

Do you want to understand more about why children behave and react the way they do and respond to challenging behaviours more effectively?

WALKER LEARNING - STUDY TOUR - Years 3 to 6 - (1 Day)

This one-day tour visits a school where you will observe students and educators in action.

LINKING OF LITERACY & NUMERACY

Great ideas on how to embed literacy and numeracy in early childhood education.

IS THIS CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN OR SCHOOL?

How do we know if a child is ready for kindergarten or school?

OPTIMISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS.

A practical and informative session to help you support children with additional needs.

SETTING UP ENRICHING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS - INDOORS & OUTDOORS THAT SCAFFOLD LEARNING

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - THE X FACTOR IN TEACHING

This session empowers teachers to get back to what we know children need most.

NURTURING CREATIVITY IN ASSOCIATION WITH ZART.

A refreshing look at new ideas and practical strategies for early childhood educators and art teachers to introduce young children to a love and appreciation of art.

WALKER LEARNING STUDY TOUR - F/K/P or R to Year 6 - 1 DAY

This one-day tour visits a school that is using Walker Learning across Foundation to year 6

POSITIVE PLAYGROUNDS - Promoting co-operation and creativity outside the classroom

What can we do to enhance play experiences, build skills and confidence in all areas and reduce negative behaviours?

FAST TRACK WALKER LEARNING - Years 3 to 6

This session outlines the key elements of Walker Learning from Years 3 – 6.

EDUCATION RESEARCH PROJECTS IN WALKER LEARNING - YR 3 to 6

Walker Learning ERP’s are the study and research of a major curriculum area over the course of one term in the middle and upper levels of primary school.

DEMYSTIFYING PLAY-BASED LEARNING and gender differences

Demystifying Play-Based Learning - the importance of play and gender differences in learning (age 3 to 8 years)

NURTURING CHILDREN'S WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY

Nurturing Children's Wellbeing through Creativity

TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Teaching & Learning through Play (Pre Kindy to Year 2) Presented by Dr Dee O'Connor

BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN (Full Day)

Find out more about how to build children’s resilience and self esteem

CREATING AN ENGAGING & INTENTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (HALF DAY)

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children's learning through play?

BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN (Half Day)

Find out more about how to build children’s resilience and self esteem

CREATING AN ENGAGING AND INTENTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - (PreK to Yr 2)

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?

LINKING LITERACY, NUMERACY & SUBJECT AREAS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (F to Year 2)

Great ideas on how to embed literacy and numeracy in early childhood education.

NURTURING CHILDREN’S WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY–An introduction to Art Therapy

Exploring the benefits of creativity and art processes on wellbeing

PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY Presented by Dr Dee O’Connor (Preschool to Year 2)

Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

OPEN ENDED AND SENSORY ART EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN IN ASSOCIATION WITH ZART

Providing sensory experiences for children to touch, smell and observe the natural world as well as opportunities for creative self-expression can be challenging in our busy and technological society.

SETTING UP ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS TO SCAFFOLD LEARNING - INDOORS & OUTDOORS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

Equip yourself to create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play.

THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE & BEST PRACTICE Presented by Michael Nagel PhD

Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.

WALKER LEARNING STUDY TOUR (Years 3 to 4) (1 Day)

PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY - Presented by Dr Dee O'Connor (NESA Approved)

Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

MINDFULNESS FOR EDUCATORS & CHILDREN

Learn about mindfulness, how to practice for your wellbeing and how to introduce age appropriate practices into your classroom including meditations, movement, activities, games & discussion.

WALKER LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 2 DAY INTENSIVE

WALKER LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 2-DAY INTENSIVE (NEW ZEALAND)

DEMYSTIFYING PLAY-BASED LEARNING

THE DEVELOPING BRAIN - NURTURING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHILDREN

This presentation explore how to help children develop emotional and social intelligence, and how to be the 'boss of their brains'.

CREATING ENGAGING & INTENTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS with guest speaker,DR MICHAEL NAGEL

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play? ** NOW NESA APPROVED **

MUSIC, LEARNING AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT by DR ANITA COLLINS

Neuroscience and psychology researchers have done extensive studies over the last 20 years to understand how the brain processes music and why music learning seems to be such a cognitively unique activity.

WALKER LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 2 DAY INTENSIVE (NSW)

Are you wanting to implement a play-based learning pedagogy and don’t know where to start ?

WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW - NURTURING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & REDUCING ANXIETY IN CHILDREN THROUGH A PLAY-BASED PEDAGOGY

** NEW ** for 2020. Walker Learning Overview, including presentation by Guest Speaker, Karen Young. Child Psychologist and Author of the website, Hey Sigmund and the children's book, Hey Warrior

CREATING AN ENGAGING & INTENTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (Online Event)

How to create engaging and meaningful environments that promote and sustain children’s learning through play.

PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY (Online Event)

THRIVE - PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL WELLBEING FOR TEACHERS

Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing in Today's Uncertain World. Presented by Channel 9's Resident Psychologist, Dr Marny Lishman

MINDFULNESS FOR EDUCATORS & CHILDREN - WORKSHOP SERIES

WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW (Years 3 to 6) (Online Event)

If you are ready to examine how to extend the Walker Learning pedagogy into the middle and upper primary years, then join us from the comfort of your living room, garden or even your work environment for the NEW online delivery our Walker Learning OVERVIEW.

PLAY MATTERS - WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW (F/K/R &P to Year 2) (Online Event)

This session is an introductory presentation for primary teachers and leaders wanting to optimise children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

WALKER LEARNING Planning & Documentation (F/K/P & R to Year 2) (Online Event)

This informative webinar is for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want a deeper understanding of Walker Learning documentation.

LINKING LITERACY, NUMERACY & SUBJECT AREAS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (F to Year 2) (Online Event)

The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.

Walker Learning VIRTUAL STUDY TOUR

In direct response to social distancing requirements and the current travel restrictions, let us bring our Walker Learning Study Tour to you! ** NEW ** in 2020 The Walker Learning Inaugural Virtual Study Tour.

FAST TRACK WALKER LEARNING F/K/P or R to YEAR 2 (Online Event)

This Fast Track webinar is ideal if you are commencing at a Walker Learning school or moving into a different year level and are required to implement Walker Learning during the next school year.

FAST TRACK WALKER LEARNING - YEARS 3 to 6 (Online Event)

NATURE PLAY - Transitioning the Outdoors into the Early Primary Years

Investigative and Inquiry Learning Outdoors

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 1 (21st & 22nd Jan 2025)

This 2-day intensive kick starts your Walker Learning journey. See Walker Learning in action with our Virtual Study Tour and as well as the Why and the How of Learning Through Play.

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 2 (21st, 22nd & 23rd Jan 2025)

Ready for a deeper look into Walker Learning? This 3-day intensive takes a closer look at Walker Learning in action with the second day focussing on setting up Environments and the core elements of Walker Learning. On the final day, we look at Planning and Documentation and enhancing literacy and numeracy connections during Investigations.

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 3 (22nd & 23rd Jan 2025)

Two-day Intensive: Walker Learning Overview, Creating Engaging & Intentional Learning Environments, Walker Learning Planning and Documentation, and Linking Literacy, Numeracy, and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments.

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 4 (21st & 23rd Jan 2025)

Let us introduce you to Walker Learning through a Virtual Study Tour, followed by Planning and Documentation in Walker Learning and Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments.

Walker Learning VIRTUAL STUDY TOUR - (F/K/P or R to Year 2)

Walker Learning Virtual Study Tour

EDUCATION RESEARCH PROJECTS (Online Event)

TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH PLAY (Online Event)

CREATING AN ENGAGING & INTENTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (Half Day)(Online Event)

WALKER LEARNING - Planning & Documentation (Years 3-6)

This PD combines slide presentation with an interactive, workshop-style session, suitable for all teachers implementing Walker Learning in schools from Years 3-6 (7 in SA)

WALKER LEARNING Planning & Documentation (Years 3-6)(Online Event)

BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE PRIMARY YEARS

More than ever, we need to find ways to build and enhance children’s resilience.

UNDERSTAND THE BRAIN, UNDERSTAND THE CHILD (Online Event)

TAKING LEARNING OUTSIDE - Practical Techniques for Teaching the Curriculum Outdoors

Studies suggest outdoor curriculum experiences pose a lower infection risk than those done indoors, so moving learning outside post-COVID lockdown could be just the ticket for health, wellbeing, and engagement.

EMBEDDING ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES

A perfect session, Australia-wide, for staff ready to address areas of inclusion and diversity as part of their professional development goals.

INVESTIGATING OUTDOORS - WALKER LEARNING OUTDOOR STUDY TOUR F/K P OR R TO YEAR 2

Join us at one of our accredited Walker Learning schools to see how indoor and outdoor spaces are integrated in this learning community.

WALKER LEARNING PLANNING & DOCUMENTATION WORKSHOP DAY (F/K/P or R - 6)

This session brings together the whole school to see how developmental domain intentions become the most critical part of the planning process.

EDUCATION RESEARCH PROJECTS MENTOR ASSISTED PLANNING DAY

Your time is valuable. With a Walker Learning mentor/consultant on-site to assist, get together with your team and be supported to effectively get your plans ready for the term ahead.

PLAY MATTERS - AN INTRODUCTION TO PLAY-BASED ENQUIRY LEARNING (F/K/P or R to Year 2)

WALKER LEARNING VIRTUAL STUDY TOUR (Years 3-6)

Join us for an up, close and personal look at Walker Learning pedagogy in action across the middle and upper levels of Primary school.

Fast Track (F/K/P or R to Years 2) Twilight Session Online

This Fast Track webinar is ideal if you are commencing at a Walker Learning school or moving into a different year level and are required to implement Walker Learning during the next school year.

FAST TRACK (Years 3-6) Twilight Session Online

This session outlines the key elements of Walker Learning in Years 3-6

WALKER LEARNING Planning & Documentation (F/K/P or R to Year 2) Twilight Session Online

This informative webinar is for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want a deeper understanding of Walker Learning documentation.

LINKING LITERACY & NUMERACY TO INVESTIGATIONS - Consultant-led Workshop - Twilight time slot & Online

The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.

Walker Learning VIRTUAL STUDY TOUR (Year 2)

Walker Learning Virtual Study Tour (Year 2)

Walker Learning VIRTUAL STUDY TOUR (F/K/P or R to Year 6)

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Walker Learning VIRTUAL STUDY TOUR (Years 3-6) (Half Day)

Join us for our Walker Learning Virtual Study Tour - Years 3-6

INTRODUCING A NATURE PEDAGOGY - CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS

Introducing a Nature Pedagogy including an Outdoor Nature Investigations Virtual Study Tour - join us online.

PLAY MATTERS. The post pandemic classroom and why Play Matters more than ever. (F/K/P or R to Year 2) NESA ACCREDITED

PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and why play matters more than ever. NESA Accredited PD

PLAY MATTERS. The post pandemic classroom and why Play Matters more than ever. (NESA Accredited) (Online event)

PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and they Play Matters more than ever. (NESA Accredited).

FAST TRACK (F/K/P or R to Year 2) (Twilight - Online)

This Fast Track webinar is ideal if you are commencing at a Walker Learning school or moving into a different year level and are required to implement Walker Learning during the next school year.

WALKER LEARNING INTENSIVE Years 3-6 (Online)

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 5 (23rd Jan 2025)

Join us for the final day of our 2025 January Intensive series. This session is ideal for those who have previously attended our January Intensive series or those looking for inspiration on planning and documentation in Walker Learning and enhancing literacy and numeracy connections during Investigations.

THE POWER OF STORYTELLING WITH ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES

Children love to be told stories! Come and join our online yarning circle with consultants and colleagues.

TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY, SEASONS and STEM WITH ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES

Explore ways to teach sustainability, seasons, and STEM to young children in ways that incorporate an Aboriginal Perspective.

JANUARY INTENSIVE - OPTION 6 (22nd Jan 2025)

This session is ideal for those looking for information on introducing a play-based pedagogy and inspiration on setting up engaging learning environments.

JANUARY INTENSIVE 2027 - Option 1: Full Certification Course

This intensive offers more than professional learning — it’s a chance to transform your teaching practice with an authentic child-centred pedagogy that blends explicit teaching with play and inquiry.

JANUARY INTENSIVE 2027 - Option 2: Pedagogy in Practice

This two-day virtual intensive, equips you with everything you need to start implementing Walker Learning in your school or early years setting.

JANUARY INTENSIVE 2027 - Option 4: Blending Inquiry with Explicit Teaching

See how thoughtfully designed spaces can foster curiosity, independence, and collaboration, while also providing meaningful opportunities to strengthen core literacy and numeracy skills.

JANUARY INTENSIVE 2027 - Option 3: Virtual Study Tour

By attending our Virtual Study Tour you will gain unique insights into real-life classrooms and discover practical strategies for implementing Pedagogy in Practice.

Trauma-Informed Care in Early Childhood and Primary Education

This webinar empowers educators to understand and respond effectively to the impacts of trauma in early childhood and primary education settings.

JANUARY INTENSIVE 2027 - Option 5: Walker Learning Certification Pathway - eLearning

Educators can complete the core learning components of the Walker Learning Certification Pathway through convenient, self-paced eLearning.