Established in 2014, the ECA Learning Hub is well regarded for producing high-quality online professional learning. We engage topic experts from the early childhood sector to translate research and identify best practice to develop professional learning that ‘speaks the language of educators and teachers’ and can be used across the diversity of settings educators may be working in.
The ECA Learning Hub is designed to help educators gain a thorough and practical understanding of standards, frameworks and research about quality practice. It is also designed to be accessible, affordable and contemporary to ensure quality professional learning is available, no matter where and when it is needed. A library of over 90 self-paced modules, interactive webcasts and on-demand webinars across a breadth of topics ranging from pedagogy, WH&S, planning and leadership are available on the hub.
eLearning
Respect: a guide to calm and nurturing infant care and education
This module will unpack the practicality of respect in infant and toddler programs, with particular emphasis on primary caregiving, care rituals, settling processes, free movement as well as partnerships with families.
Settling multiple children in early childhood education and care settings
This webinar examines practical safe sleeping strategies for settling multiple children in Early Childhood Education and Care settings.
Documenting and assessing children’s learning with Dr Anne Kennedy
This module has been developed to provide an understanding of how documenting and assessing children’s learning helps educators gain a deeper understanding of children’s interests, strengths and abilities, and how educators use this knowledge to support and extend children’s learning.
The value of play
This module looks at the value of play for children's learning in the early years, why play matters and the educator's role in supporting and extending play and learning.
Understanding and making art: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in early childhood settings
Explore ways educators and young children can approach art appreciation and art-making inspired by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, and inspire children to create and think critically about art and the art-making process
NAIDOC Week: Stories of practice
Early childhood professionals consider how they engage with and celebrate NAIDOC Week in their local community context, including how the week forms part of their approach to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their everyday programs.
Encountering and interpreting the principles of Reggio Emilia (4-part series)
Discover and explore the principles of Reggio Emilia in this one-of-a-kind online professional learning package, developed by Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE), in collaboration with Reggio Children, Italy.
Learning with nature – Package 2
Experience the wonder of nature pedagogy with Claire Warden in this five-module online professional learning package about developing higher-order thinking using an inquiry-based learning approach within the context of natural sciences. This is the second package in the Claire Warden 'Learning with Nature' series.
Duty of care: Work health and safety in education and care
This course is suitable for individuals working in education and care settings in Australia.
Our Presenters
All our presenters are practicing their field of expertise on a daily basis.
Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett
Associate Professor
