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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. 


Modules

Our online learning modules give you the latest information and advice at a time that suits you. Text, videos and interactive activities offer a practical understanding of quality practice in early childhood and school-aged settings.


Webinars

Our webinars are on-demand studio-quality online seminars.  The webinars explore topics in great depth.  Gain access to on-demand webinars as part of a Learning Hub Subscription or purchase webinars individually online.


Webcasts

Webcasts are a blend of modules and on-demand webinars courses.  In a webcast, the subject matter expert will present information on the topic through a series of videos but also also include interactive elements (like a module) and including stop points for reflection or in-service tasks throughout the webcast.


Annual Subscriptions

Twelve months of high-quality, flexible professional development starts here! Your E-learning subscription gives you access to all the online modules currently on the ECA Learning Hub*, plus each new Learning Hub module released during your subscription period*.

eLearning

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    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.
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    An introduction to the National Quality Framework

    The National Quality Framework (NQF) was introduced in 2012 and sets a benchmark for the quality of education and care services. This module examines the NQF, including the guiding principles, National Law and Regulations as well as the Assessment and Rating process.
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    STEM in Early Childhood

    Explore some of the ways that you can incorporate and strengthen STEM in your education practice with young children in this module, presented by Kate Highfield.
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    Clare Warden Nature Pedagogy Package

    Experience the wonder of nature pedagogy with Claire Warden in this ten-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.
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    Encountering and interpreting the principles of Reggio Emilia

    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.
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    A good place to be a child: Creating Effective Early Learning Environments

    This webinar examines what makes a successful learning environment, how this can capture the image of childhood and how educators can create spaces that shape the behaviour of children and adults.
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    Partnerships with Families

    This module has been developed to help educators build and strengthen partnerships with families on an ongoing basis, taking into account different circumstances and settings.
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    Participatory Planning – The Floorbooks® Approach

    This professional learning package has been developed by Claire Warden and ECA in partnership. Explore Claire Warden’s popular documentation and planning methodology, the Floorbook Approach and Talking Tubs, designed to create a balance between adult intentionality and child autonomy.
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    Working with the ECA Code of Ethics

    This module extends upon the revised ECA Code of Ethics and examines what it means to be ethical and how early childhood educators can use the Code of Ethics to strengthen relationships with children, families, colleagues, societies and the profession.

Our Presenters

Our professional and experienced presenters will make your module or webinar wonderful.
All our presenters are practicing their field of expertise on a daily basis.

Testimonials

  • Thank you for providing this wonderful module. It is so good to be able to complete and extend on my learning in my own time and when I am able. Love the training and everything you are doing to enhance educators’ roles.

    Lyn Best, Documenting & Assessing Children's Learning Subscriber

  • It is fantastic to be able to have educators participate in professional development on a range of topics, from their workplace, rather than travelling. Thank you, much appreciated and valued!

    Facebook Survey Response

  •  Thanks for setting up the ECA Learning Hub – great resource, especially in the hectic times of change in Early Childhood, greatly appreciated.

    Pauline Leonard, Facebook follower

  • Thank you for an informative and engaging webinar. It is the first one I have participated in and I look forward to participating in many more. I have tended to veer away from this kind of learning but found it incredibly easy and so worthwhile. Thank you so much for the opportunity, I look forward to joining many more of your webinars from now on!

    Jo Morrison, Webinar Attendee

  • I think it’s an amazing resource, ECA is well known in the sector for keeping everyone up-to-date, and making learning interesting and current. Great videos.

    Early Childhood Educator, Learning Hub Survey Participant

  • An excellent resource. Professionally produced and highly regarded by the profession!

    Early Childhood Educator, Learning Hub Survey Participant

  •  The Learning Hub has been a valuable method for educators to access quality training and contemporary practice. It is a cost effective method of providing training particularly for rurally located services. The modules are also able to be workshopped in a team, which means that all educators are receiving the same information.

    Annette Millard, Learning Hub Annual Subscription holder

  • The subscription is great, I would definitely recommend it. Not only is it good for experienced educators like myself but also for any educator at any level. I have been using the program as a resource tool for discussion – reflecting on our current practice and opening discussion with other educators at our service. 

    Sharon, Learning Hub Annual Subscription holder

  • Our service really enjoys using the Learning Hub. It allows educators to complete training on a variety of topics at times that suit the service – thank you!

    Early Childhood Educator, Learning Hub Survey Participant

  • The quality of the resources is fantastic; both the content and the presentation. Engaging, accessible and relevant. The quality is one way of recognising the importance of the EC sector.

    Early Childhood Educator, Learning Hub Survey Participant

  • Thank you for making learning so accessible. I feel I am able to keep up to date with the latest information in a place and at a time that suits me. I love to keep learning and your courses are a great help.

    Early Childhood Educator, Learning Hub Survey Participant

  • Being in a rural and remote location, we don’t have access to a lot of professional development training. I love that the Learning Hub is just a click away. My staff don’t even have to leave the building!

    Early Childhood Educator, Learning Hub Survey Participant