"A reminder that there is always so much to learn - it's a stimulating, exciting and never-ending journey."
Tracey
Educator
ABOUT THE COURSE
It is crucial, as professionals, that we are able to reflect, not only on our programs, but our practice, pedagogy and environment. This course will focus on the key elements of reflection practice supporting educators to gain confidence.
The course is broken up into four sections and the following is covered:
Course Introduction
Section 1 - What is reflection?
- Where are you now?
- What is reflection?
- Reflection can help you to...
Section 2 - The What, Why and How of Reflection
- What does it mean to Reflect?
- Why reflect?
- How do you reflect?
Section 3 - Tools to Support Reflection
- Tools to Support Reflection
- Our Beliefs and Values
- Reflecting on our Practice
- Questions to Promote Reflection
Section 4 - Topics for Reflection
- Reflecting on Children's Play and Learning
- Reflecting on Relationships
- Reflecting on Professionalism
- Evidencing your Reflection
Congratulations
What will I learn from the Reflective Practice course?
Our courses are designed to be inspiring and practical - connecting theory, ideas and inspiration with strategies and actionable steps that will enhance your practice in your work with children.
Unpack what it means to reflect on practice
You will engage with the Early Years Learning Framework and discover why reflection is so critical.
Consider who is involved in reflection
Learn why, when undertaking reflective practice as a collective, your service is more likely to implement changes.
Learn how to promote reflective practice
Become familiar with the types of reflective questions that allows us to engage more effectively in reflection.
The Debrief Package
With the Debrief Package services can now register multiple educators for a mini course, and book in a follow up live zoom session for a few weeks later with one of our trainers to reflect on the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inspired EC mini courses are suited to anyone working in the early education and care sector. This mini course is designed to support anyone working with children in long day care, preschools, family day care, OSHC and schools. Inspired EC will guide you to consider your unique context, engage in research and reflective practice, and evolve to meet the needs of the children, families and communities in which you work.
In addition to previously working as educators, nominated supervisors and educational leaders, we currently are the approved providers for Inspired Family Day Care - a service that we started due to demand for nature based, risk friendly and community focused family day care.
This current, practical experience sets us apart - we understand where you are at... because we are right there with you!
We suggest that the mini course is the equivalent of 1hr of face to face learning, however we recognise that all learners are different. There is content within the course that may take additional time.
Upon completion of your registration, you will receive an email confirmation including details of your login information.
You will have immediate access to the course, to complete in your own time. The course may include written content, images, videos, article links, ideas and inspiration.
All participants will complete a reflective assessment which is personally responded to by one of our course facilitators before you receive your certificate. Once this reflection has been completed we advise you will receive your certificate of completion within 3-5 business days.
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If you're sitting there now thinking.... YES, YES, YES! (and why wouldn't you be?) You can register for the course right now!
"This has really helped me look at things from others perspectives and see things from all sides."
