Music in early childhood (2-part series)
Music has long been regarded as an important part of early childhood education. For young children, music can be a way of connecting with others... Read More
Professionalism, paperwork and pedagogy: Leading professional practice in long day care
This course is a panel discussion with Susan Irvine, Karen Thorpe, and Jane Bourne and explores leadership approaches and strategies for professional practice in long... Read More
Encountering and interpreting the principles of Reggio Emilia Encounters (4-part series)
Discover and explore the principles of Reggio Emilia in this one-of-a-kind online professional learning series, developed by Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and the Reggio Emilia... Read More
Emotion Coaching: A transformational tool
This course discusses effective ways of guiding children with big feelings and behaviours. It explores the five steps of emotion coaching—emotional awareness, connecting, listening, naming... Read More
Managing challenging exchanges: Responding professionally
Emphasising the importance of professional communication, this course explores strategies that educators and staff can use to address conflict and challenging exchanges within education and... Read More
Delving deeper into documenting and assessing children’s learning
This course expands on the ideas and concepts outlined in the introductory course, ‘Documenting and assessing children’s learning with Dr Anne Kennedy’. It is highly... Read More
Privacy awareness in children’s services
What does privacy look like in children’s services – and how can educators ensure they’re not in breach of the Privacy Act (1988)? This course... Read More
Routines and transitions: Embracing opportunities for learning
Everyday routines and transitions play a significant role in the lives of children and the adults who work with and care for them. This course... Read More
Partnerships with families for inclusive practice (2-part series)
This series is suitable for education and care professionals at all stages of their careers. Inclusion benefits all children. Partnerships with families and caregivers underpin... Read More
Acting Ethically: Exploring the ECA Code of Ethics
Acting ethically is a defining feature of being an early childhood professional. Choosing between many right ways is a complex process, as there are often... Read More