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.