Description
Designed as a comprehensive professional learning opportunity that spans 6 months (Feb-August 2024), participants will unpack core elements and effective practices to intentionally cultivate early literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. This PL includes completion of the Playful Literacy online course, designed by Lisa Burman, South Australian education consultant. This course encompasses many vital aspects of early literacy practice such as symbolic play, oral language, early writing and planning for success. In addition, a full day face-to-face workshop with Lisa is included in July, which focuses on building strong reading identities in early childhood.
The five online modules are completed at a time that suits you, typically taking around 1.5-2 hours each, but these do not need to be completed in one sitting. Reflective activities that directly support your classroom practice follow each module, with participants then gathering via Zoom webinar to discuss their observations and to share ideas with one another. To support you between sessions, an online forum and opportunities for personal mentoring by AISWA consultants are available.
This professional learning opportunity has been heavily subsided by AISWA and requires a commitment to complete the PL. Educators who register will be provided with a set of Agreed Conditions for signing ASAP.
Course Structure:
Welcome and Introductory webinar via Zoom: Tues 27 February 4-5pm
Module 1: completed in your own time, ideally between 27 Feb – 8 March, before engaging in reflective practice experience in your own classroom.
Module 1 webinar via Zoom: Tues 26 March 4-5:30pm
Module 2: complete in your own time, ideally between 26 March – 19 April, before engaging in reflective practice experience in your own classroom.
Module 2 webinar via Zoom: Tues 7 May 4-5:30pm
Module 3: complete in your own time, ideally between 7– 17 May, before engaging in reflective practice experience in your own classroom.
Module 3 webinar via Zoom: Tues 4 June 4-5:30pm
Module 4: complete in your own time, ideally between 4 -14 June, before engaging in reflective practice experience in your own classroom.
Module 4 webinar via Zoom: Tues 30 July 4-5:30pm
Wednesday 24 July – full day (8:30am-3:30pm) workshop with Lisa Burman at AISWA (41 Walters Drive Osborne Park). Morning tea and lunch will be provided on this day.
Module 5: complete in your own time, ideally between 30 July – 9 August, before engaging in reflective practice experience in your own classroom.
Module 5 webinar via Zoom: Tues 27 August 4-5:30pm
Presenters
Lynne McCarney (AISWA Staff)
Early Childhood Consultant
Lynne McCarney brings a wealth of experience and diverse skills as an Early Childhood Consultant. Her global journey includes roles as a Specialist Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, Academic Sessional Tutor, and literacy specialist. Lynne’s commitment to enhancing early childhood education is evident through her international teaching experiences, from an International Baccalaureate school in Canada to Independent schools in Perth.
Passionate about evidence-based practices, Lynne specialises in early literacy, relational pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching. She is an advocate for play-based learning, contributing significantly to resource development aligning with the National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework. Dedicated to shaping the future of education, Lynne is poised to empower both educators and students through innovative, research-driven approaches, fostering holistic development in young minds. Many of these resources are accessible via the ACECQA website for Early Childhood teachers across Australia.
Lisa Burman
Lisa Burman sees herself firstly as a teacher, which means she is as a constant learner, fascinated with childhood and the power and joy of learning. She is the Director and Principal Consultant for Lisa Burman Consultants, based in Adelaide, South Australia. Lisa is the author of “Are You Listening? Fostering Conversations that Help Young Children Learn” and is presently writing her second book about building a culture of agency, which will be published in 2023. Her pedagogical consultancy specialises in early childhood education and literacy learning, and she is particularly passionate about pedagogies that are playful and build children’s identities as readers and writers.
Segments
Playful Literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Date / Time
27 Feb 2024 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:00Delivery Format : Webinar
Webinar - Online Only
PL Hours : 1.00
Playful Literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Day 2
Date / Time
26 Mar 2024 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : Webinar
Webinar - Online Only
PL Hours : 1.50
Playful Literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Day 3
Date / Time
7 May 2024 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : Webinar
Webinar - Online Only
PL Hours : 1.50
Playful Literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Day 4
Date / Time
4 Jun 2024 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : Webinar
Webinar - Online Only
PL Hours : 1.50
Playful Literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Day 5
Date / Time
24 Jul 2024 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA Training Room Suite 1
PL Hours : 6.50
Playful Literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Day 6
Date / Time
30 Jul 2024 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : Webinar
Webinar - Online Only
PL Hours : 1.50
Playful Literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Day 7
Date / Time
27 Aug 2024 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : Webinar