KU Learning and Development
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North Sydney 2060
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KU boasts a history of offering quality, robust learning and development courses.
16/08/2024
Today is the first day of Children's Book Week for 2024, and this year the theme is 'reading is magic!'
Children’s Book Week is all about bringing children and books together to encourage curiosity and highlight the power of reading. If you're looking for classic books to spark a little bit of childhood magic, we think you'll love these book recommendations from KU's Learning and Development team. Plus, suggestions on how to inspire learning opportunities!
This week, we will be sharing stories from KU services and how they are getting involved for Book Week and learning together!
09/08/2024
Today is the first day of National Science Week for 2024, Australia's annual celebration of science and technology! Try this exciting scientific learning opportunity that you can do at home (with everyday objects) and if you try it, make sure to tag us to be featured on our story.
For young children, learning about the world and their ability to impact on and interact with it, is an exciting journey. This week, we will be sharing stories from KU Services on how they are getting involved in National Science Week and learning together!
17/07/2024
On July 9, KU Learning and Development hosted a day of learning about Visual Arts with Dr G*i Lindsay, and it was received by all as a fabulous day!
Together, ECE professionals explored a range of art mediums to develop confidence, knowledge and skills to bring the arts to their play environments. Dr G*i reminds us that teachers and educators must uphold the rights of the child to participate fully in cultural and artistic life.
For more information about upcoming Professional Learning workshops, check out our 2024 Events Calendar: https://bit.ly/kuevents2024
Join us for an exciting day of professional learning in the 'Exploring the Visual Arts: Building your Knowledge and Skills to Enrich Childrens Art Languages' workshop to investigate the role of visual arts in children’s learning. Alongside your fellow educators, participate in hands-on experiences with art materials for first hand learnings. Presented by Dr G*i Lindsay.
Register at https://bit.ly/LDExploringVisualArts
17/06/2024
The NSW Early Years Nature Connections conference 'Nature Play - Here to Stay' took place on June 1st in the Randwick Sustainability Hub. KU proudly supported the event as a platinum sponsor and supporting 8 scholarships for early years educators and current students to attend the conference. The day commenced with an Acknowledgement of Country from Deb Mann, Cultural Facilitator at KU and keynote speech from Dr Sue Elliott. Attendees enjoyed workshops presented by experts in the field including Fiona Harris, Learning and Development Facilitator at KU, on topics such as pedagogical practices related to Nature Play, links to the Sustainability principle in the EYLF, STEM and Nature Play and more. We would also like to thank Lisa Milham, KU Osborne Park and Robert Benson, KU West Pymble for their support and involvement in bringing the conference together.
The conference was an insightful and collaborative exploration of connecting children in, with and for nature.
Laure Hislop from KU's Learning and Development Team shares how we can facilitate play by listening to the experts at childhood: children!
13/06/2024
Join our exciting workshop 'Creating a Place for Play' on Saturday June 15th in Sydney. ECE educators and teachers will be empowered to support children to learn through play. Presented by KU's leading trainers.
Only a few places left, book now: https://bit.ly/LDPlaceforPlay
323 languages spoken are spoken by young children aged 0-6 years in NSW. That’s 323 reasons to join Dr Criss Jones Diaz on July 16th for our 'Supporting Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds' workshop held in our Training Room in Sydney’s CBD.
Together, let’s explore:
- Practical applications of the EYLF
- Fostering a sense of belonging that welcomes children and families from diverse cultures, traditions, languages, and ways of being
- Educational strategies that support and extend children’s home languages and learning
Register at: https://bit.ly/LD_SupportingChildrenfromDiverseBackgrounds
Improve your place-based pedagogy and earn 3 NESA Accredited PD hours! Join us online July 15th for our 'Children in Their Community - Place-based Pedagogy' Workshop to unpack:
- The rights of the child to be active citizens in their communities
- The benefits of an inquiry led place-based pedagogical framework
- The influence of place-based pedagogy on community
Register at https://bit.ly/PlaceBasedPedagogy
Next week we’ll be running the first session in our series ‘The Life of Infants and Toddlers’!
The event will explore how we listen to the voices of infants and toddlers, including strategies for involving infants and toddlers in decisions that affect them, and how we can amplify their voices.
Limited places remain! Register now at https://bit.ly/3UGAi6n
03/05/2024
KU is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the NSW Early Years Nature Connections Conference at the Randwick Sustainability Hub on 1 June.
If your service explores nature spaces beyond the gate or you’re interested in connecting children in, with and for nature, this conference might be for you!
The event features keynote speaker Dr Sue Elliott and workshops include:
- Exploring pedagogical practices related to Nature Play pedagogy
- Link to the Sustainability principle in the EYLF
- Boost educator confidence to plan and run Nature Play programs
- Including Babies and Toddlers in Nature Play programs
- STEM and Nature Play
- Yoga and mindfulness in nature from a First Nation’s perspective
For tickets visit https://bit.ly/3wek6Qb
Nature play - here to stay: Sustainability in action in Early Childhood | Humanitix NSW Early Years Nature Connections presents our conference, 'Nature Play - Here to Stay: Sustainability in Action in Early Childhood.'
Did you know that NSW children aged birth-6 years speak more than 300 languages and a quarter of these children speak languages other than English? Join Dr Criss Jones Diaz in this 20 minute instalment of the Provoking Minds Podcast to discover practical ways to support children and families from diverse backgrounds. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3JAwBZz
Transform your teaching and empower young minds! Join KU's 'Talking About Literacy, Literature and Language Online Symposium’ https://bit.ly/3vcdzoz
As an early childhood professional, you know the vital role you play in shaping children's understanding of the world. Our symposium offers exciting new ways to engage and inspire young minds through literacy, literature and language.
Listen to our thought-provoking speakers and discover practical insights and innovative ideas to take your teaching to the next level.
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out - register now at https://bit.ly/3vcdzoz and join us for an unforgettable learning experience.
Are you an early childhood professional looking to improve your relationships with families? https://bit.ly/3VbzR4w
Join our 2-part NESA accredited online series ‘Staff Relationships with Families’ and learn effective tools to build trust and connections with families.
Register now at https://bit.ly/3E9Kif6
Would you like to produce more engaging and meaningful documentation? https://bit.ly/48PSfTB
Register for our 2-part NESA accredited online series ‘What Should We Be Documenting?’
Improve your documentation to better support the observation and reflection cycle.
Register now at https://bit.ly/48PSfTB
Delve into the world of music with James Madsen from Jam on Toast 🎵
Learn quick and easy gems to add to your music toolbox in ‘Music for Educators Who Don't Feel Musical’.
Save the date: Tue 23 April in Sydney! Register now to secure your spot https://bit.ly/musicforeducators2024
Did you know there are 323 languages spoken by young children aged 0-6 years in NSW alone?
Join Dr Criss Jones Diaz in a two-part series that delves into the importance of, and practical ways, you can 'Support Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds' https://bit.ly/SCaFfDB
Explore how you can create a sense of belonging that welcomes children and families from diverse cultures, traditions, languages, and ways of being, and discover educational strategies that assist in supporting and extending children’s home languages and languages learning.
Register at https://bit.ly/SCaFfDB
Learn about fostering a positive team culture in just 10 minutes! Join us for the latest episode of our Provoking Minds podcast with the insightful Amanda Alderman, Director at KU Croydon Preschool.
Listen now at https://bit.ly/PositiveTeamCulture and discover the tips and strategies Amanda used to kickstart her journey towards a thriving and harmonious team environment.
Don't miss out on the exclusive early bird offer for our highly anticipated 'Talking About Literacy, Literature and Language Online Symposium' https://bit.ly/3TEF1FF
Immerse yourself in sessions led by 8 inspiring presenters and discover practical insights and ideas to support the development of language and literacy skills in young children.
Secure your spot at the discounted rate now! Register at https://bit.ly/3TEF1FF
Would you like to build your knowledge of children’s social and emotional development? Register: https://bit.ly/3TqkCnp
Then join our 3-part NESA accredited series ‘Guiding Children’s Behaviour in Practice’ and learn about promoting positive socially responsible behaviour in children.
Limited places remain. Register now at https://bit.ly/3TqkCnp
We’re excited to launch our 2024 calendar of inspirational professional learning events for early childhood educators and teachers! https://bit.ly/kuevents2024
Build your knowledge with a wide range of captivating new events and familiar favourites. Join us for full day sessions with Ann Pelo, take part in our highly anticipated 'Talking About Literacy, Literature, and Language' online symposium, explore NESA accredited events and more.
Secure your spot early as sessions fill up fast! Explore our calendar of events at https://bit.ly/kuevents2024
Would you like to build your knowledge of children’s social and emotional development? Register: http://bit.ly/41KkPU7
Then join our 3-part NESA accredited series ‘Guiding Children’s Behaviour in Practice’ and learn about promoting positive socially responsible behaviour in children.
Limited places remain. Register now at http://bit.ly/41KkPU7
22/09/2023
The recent announcement that we are entering El Niño is a reminder to many of us of the need to prepare for natural disasters.
The free online resource, Big Situations https://bit.ly/3ZtNhci, has a range of resources that may support you to respond to or be prepared for natural disasters, such as fires, floods or storms.
Your Inclusion Professional can support you to proactively prepare to have the skills and confidence to respond to big situations that may occur. This preparation could include support to use this resource and may involve strategic inclusion planning.
If educators feel prepared to respond to big situations, they are more able to remain inclusive of all children and continue to deliver a quality program.
You can find out more about the Big Situations, Natural Disasters resource here https://bit.ly/3ZtNhci or contact your Inclusion Professional.
In this remarkable episode of our Provoking Minds podcast, special guest Sally Beesley delves into her first-hand experience as a person living with a physical disability and the power of unspoken messages behind everyday words and actions.
Sally shares practical examples of the implications this can have for children and families in services. Listen now https://bit.ly/44CwRzg
In the latest episode of our Provoking Minds podcast, special guest Nicole Sheath from KU Bulli Preschool shares her story of becoming excited about documentation again by using the ‘see, think, wonder’ thinking protocol. Listen now https://bit.ly/3Emaxzd
Are you an early childhood professional looking to improve your relationships with families? Join our NESA accredited 2-part event ‘Staff Relationships with Families’ and learn effective tools to build trust and connections with families. We only have a few spots left, don't miss out! Register here: https://bit.ly/3E9Kif6
Staff Relationships with Families
Hosted by KU Children’s Services
Presented by Laure Hislop and Jan Faulkner
Dates: 4:30pm, Tue 29 August and Tue 5 September (2-part event)
Register at https://bit.ly/3E9Kif6
Would you like to produce more engaging and meaningful documentation? https://bit.ly/3D3ajwm
It's your last chance to register for our 2-part online series ‘What Should We Be Documenting?’
Improve your documentation to better support the observation and reflection cycle.
Register now at https://bit.ly/3D3ajwm
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