PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WEBINAR
Relationships Matter in Language Learning!
The relationship between language teacher and child is central to the success of this program. But how can we build respectful relationships with children across language diversity? Join Dr Anne Kennedy as she explores this important topic and discussions strategies we can use for relationship building without relying on a shared language.
Before proceeding, we recommend you have permission from your manager to engage in this activity to ensure you are compensated for your time. We expect that this learning module takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
This learning module is designed for all teachers and educators engaged in delivering the Early Childhood Language Program, to explore the skills, knowledge, and practices that early childhood professionals need to effectively engage children in the language program.
We have designed this learning session to be conducted as a professional development opportunity for your whole team, to encourage meaningful discussion and planning for action together. However, where that is not possible the module is also suited to individual access.
We hope this learning module is meaningful for your program and we welcome your input to build on the skills, resources, and support for the whole Early Childhood Language Program cohort of early childhood professionals.
This webinar was run on 3 June 2021.
Guest Speaker
Dr Anne Kennedy is recognised as a leading and highly respected consultant in early childhood education, with a practical wisdom combined with deep theoretical and research-informed knowledge.
Anne was a member of the Charles Sturt University team that developed Australia’s first national early learning framework in 2009. She has also been involved in numerous initiatives related to the implementation of the National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework. This work has seen her collaborate with various stakeholders including representatives from all levels of government, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and other peak bodies. Anne is a lifelong fkaCS member.