ECA Community of Practice: Play-based learning in early childhood
The purpose of this Community of Practice is to understand what play and play-based learning are, what this looks like within a curriculum and the... Read More
Fostering trusting relationships to support children with anxiety
In the early years of life, many children experience anxiety. There are different reasons as to why this may occur. This course aims to offer... Read More
Big life events: Impacts on children, families and communities
In this course, you will explore a range of big life events that commonly impact children, along with their families and communities, in the early... Read More
Understanding young children’s behaviour and empowering their future (2-part series)
This series is suitable for all educators currently working in an approved education and care setting across Australia. This is a foundation course that focuses... Read More
COMING SOON: Making connections with neurodiverse children through play (2-part series)
This series is suitable for all educators currently working in an approved education and care setting across Australia. This is a foundation course that focuses... Read More
Being the champion for children who are impacted by trauma and adversity
Children who experience trauma can have their sense of belonging and identity impacted. For some, this impact can be lifelong. It is critical that we... Read More
Introducing inclusion: Looking at diversity and adversity through an inclusive framework
Every child has the right to both feel included and be included. Educators play a vital role in ensuring that every child is aware of... Read More
ABC Kids: Exploring science content knowledge with Imagine This
This module explores how new media and a podcast by ABC Kids Listen, called Imagine This, can be used by educators to build scientific content knowledge.
Engaging with digital documentation and technology (3-part series)
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.
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.