Early Learning Matters
NSW Department of Education
The Early Learning Matters podcast series aims to inspire high-quality early childhood practice and build educator capacity. Jacqui Ward (Early Learning Coordinator) is joined by a number of colleagues who support department preschools where they unpack important early childhood concepts, theories and practice. The podcasts are designed to supplement and complement other resources and professional learning.
Episodes
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Oct 8, 2020 • 9min
Dockett and Perry - transition and COVID-19
Sue Dockett and Bob Perry, Peridot Education Pty Ltd, discuss possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families starting school. Changes in opportunities and expectations for transition practices are emphasised.
Oct 8, 2020 • 5min
Dockett and Perry - what is transition?
Sue Dockett and Bob Perry, Peridot Education Pty Ltd, reflect on 24 years of research and publication about transition to school. They emphasise the importance of building relationships among all involved and distinguish between transition practices and orientation programs.
Oct 7, 2020 • 22min
Transition to school at Tarro Public School
Jacqui Ward talks to the Tarro Public School team about their transition to school practices, particularly in the context of COVID-19.
May 3, 2020 • 24min
Learning from home - one school's journey
A conversation with the Rosehill Public School preschool team about their learning from home journey.
May 3, 2020 • 8min
School of the Air - supporting families with learning from home
The Early Learning Matters team talk with School of the Air about supporting families with learning from home.
May 3, 2020 • 11min
School of the Air - teaching remotely
The Early Learning Matters team talk with School of the Air about teaching remotely.
Apr 2, 2020 • 12min
Learning from home - supporting young children with a disability
Jacqui Ward joins Therese Winyard to discuss how teachers can support continuity of learning for children with a disability when they are learning from home.
Apr 2, 2020 • 30min
Quality preschool practice professional learning
Jacqui Ward joins Cathrine Neislon-Hewitt, Faye Gowers and Kim Stouse-Lee from the University of Wollongong to discuss the quality preschool practice professional learning project.
Mar 29, 2020 • 10min
The Early Years Learning Framework - principles
Jacqui Ward and Kerry Flick discuss the importance of the five guiding principles of The Early Years Learning Framework and they can inform early childhood practice.
Mar 29, 2020 • 17min
The Early Years Learning Framework - belonging, being, becoming
Jacqui Ward and Sheree Bell unpack the theoretical underpinnings of the three overarching themes of The Early Years Learning Framework and how they relate to children, families and colleagues.
