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Description
Join us for a dynamic professional learning series designed for early childhood educators who are passionate about the power of play to shape meaningful learning. The Playful Pedagogies Series explores how intentional environments, nature pedagogy, and thoughtful transitions can elevate children’s everyday experiences and strengthen their sense of agency in early learning settings. Each session offers practical strategies, reflective provocations, and opportunities to consider how play-based approaches can amplify children’s voices and support their wellbeing, curiosity, and connection to community.
Outcomes
- Apply playful pedagogy principles to create enriching, play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity and connection to the natural world.
- Implement strategies to authentically involve children’s voices in planning, decision-making, and daily routines.
- Design and evaluate play environments that support exploration, creativity, and wellbeing across indoor and outdoor settings.
- Facilitate smooth and respectful transitions that honour children’s rhythms, relationships, and sense of agency.
- Reflect on current practices and identify opportunities to enhance play-based learning through intentional environments and interactions.
- Collaborate with peers to share insights, challenges, and innovations in early childhood pedagogy.
Presenters
Melissa Kennedy (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Early Childhood
Melissa Kennedy’s primary role is supporting Early Childhood programs at Aboriginal Independent Community Schools. Melissa is passionate and dedicated to the education profession with almost 20 years’ experience in both Independent Schools and Indigenous education. She has gained extensive experience filling many diverse roles including Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood Coordinator, Deputy of Teaching and Learning and Principal. Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in addition to an inherent understanding of community school education and Inquiry pedagogy.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Playful Pedagogies: Playing with Transitions
Date / Time
5 Nov 2026 Starts: 15:30 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : In Person