Description
Using classic and newly loved children’s books as a basis for philosophical inquiry up-levels the value of reading with your children. Chasing the ‘big ideas’ behind the texts, determining beliefs and justifying opinions supports the development of creative and critical thinking. Encouraging children to own their ideas and value those of others is essential to inquiry in your classroom.
Presenters
Deborah Martin (AISWA Staff)
Early Childhood Consultant
Deb Martin is an Early Childhood Consultant with AISWA who has been working in Early Childhood classrooms since 2006. Her area of expertise and school support is in the area of high quality play based pedagogies, guiding young children's behaviours, Early Childhood literacy and the On-entry assessment. Her work also includes supporting leaders and in particular, their educators, in pedagogical change and embedding evidence based appropriate pedagogies including play-based and inquiry pedagogies and Reggio Emilia inspired practice. Other areas Deb presents in include; helping educators gain a deep understanding about the ever changing neuroscience and recent research related to young children and how this can be translated into high quality classroom practice, looking at the high quality interactions between children and their educators including sustained shared thinking. Due to Deb’s recent experience in the classroom, her practical experiences and rich stories help educators see the possibilities of high quality practice, including a guidance approach to managing behaviour and supporting self-regulation.
Barbara Bosich (AISWA Staff)
Early Childhood Consultant
Barbara Bosich joins the Early Childhood team this year to contribute to our efforts in exploring Inquiry Learning. Her focus will be Philosophy in the Early Years. Barbara has extensive experience in early education, literacy and pedagogy as part of her role at Christ Church Grammar School where she currently works with boys from Pre-primary to Year 4 teaching philosophy through the use of children’s literature.
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Date / Time
30 Jul 2018 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : In Person