"We thoroughly enjoyed the information that was shared and found ourselves rather reflective on current practices."
Casey
Educator
ABOUT THE COURSE
Group Times have long been a part of our routines and programs within early childhood services. And yet, they are often the cause of frustration, overwhelm and challenges - for both educators and children! In this mini-course we want to encourage you to rethink group times.
The course is broken up into four lessons and the following is covered:
Welcome
Lesson 1: Why do we do group times in early education and care settings?
Lesson 2: What are the challenges of group times?
Lesson 3: Why should we consider an alternative?
Lesson 4: The practicalities of implementing an alternative to formal group times
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.
Reflect on why we have group times?
Consider both your expectations when engaging in group times, as well as the benefits of alternatives.
Explore the challenges of formal Group Times
Gain simple strategies for making group times more meaningful for children.
Consider the National Quality Framework
Learn to recognise alternative opportunities to embed play-based learning opportunities in your service.
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!
