CAPTURE A MOMENT, TELL THE STORY
Documenting children's learning and experiences is a crucial element of early childhood education and care services. But how do we know what to document and in what way?
"We thoroughly enjoyed the information that was shared and found ourselves rather reflective on current practices."
Casey
Educator
ABOUT THE COURSE
During this mini course participants will learn skills for observing children at play and reflect on what we should be including in our observations and documentation. Taking time to consider the audience and purpose of your documentation will transform the way that you think about it.
The course is broken up into four lessons and the following is covered:
Welcome
Lesson 1: Why document children's play and learning?
Lesson 2: The planning cycle
Lesson 3: The Who, What and How of Observation
Lesson 4: Practical strategies for observing and documenting
Reflection
What will I learn from the mini course?
Our mini 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.
Consider the importance of intention
Why do we bother to write something down or grab the camera? Who do we document for?
Reflect on the process of the planning cycle
Both the EYLF and MTOP show a visual representation of the Planning Cycle, can you identify which part of the planning cycle you find most challenging?
Consider practical strategies
There are lots of different ways to observe and document children's learning. Learn to manage your time while keeping play as the priority!
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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Are you ready to register?
If you're sitting there now thinking.... YES, YES, YES! (and why wouldn't you be?) You can register for the mini course right now!
