Planning, documentation and research

This course examines the role of the environment in children’s learning and the importance of thoughtful planning and organisation of learning spaces.  It explores the... Read More

Early Childhood Australia has curated a collection of fundamental resources for educators who are new to the sector and are undertaking or yet to commence... Read More

This learning resource aims to enhance the knowledge and confidence of educators in managing their family day care business. It has been developed as a... Read More

This ECA Learning Hub series by Karen Turner allows the learner to analyse the role of emerging technologies and their effects on the nature of learning in early childhood. Participants explore the use of digital documentation to interact and communicate effectively with young children and families, with the main aims of building and strengthening relationships and supporting learning.

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.

Rod Soper presents this inspiring rediscovery of the Planning Cycle and challenges us to consider how we can use the Planning Cycle to reinvigorate not only our thinking, but how we approach children’s learning and development.

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.

Expanding on ideas and concepts developed the module ‘Documenting and assessing children’s learning’ by Dr Anne Kennedy, Part II focuses on using this understanding as the foundation of the educational program—for each child’s learning and development and for future programming.

This webinar discusses a new approach to balancing open-ended play with intentional teaching using the Pedagogical Play-framework.

This module explains how critical reflection forms a crucial part of professional practice in early childhood education and care, and provides a model and suggestions for how to make critical reflection a positive part of everyday practice.