This program is a self-paced online course to provide information and resources to support staff new or returning to a Kindergarten role, or for anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge.
Modules include:
- Introduction
- Key Documents
- Planning for Kindergarten
- Assessment, Reporting and Communicating Learning with Families
- Kindergarten Teaching Practices
- Support
On completion of the course a member of the Early Learning team will organise a Microsoft Teams meeting with the participant to check in and offer any additional support.
Participants will:
- Learn how the Early Years Learning Framework and the Early
- Learning Teaching Practices Model informs and guides your pedagogy and practice.
- Deepen your understanding of key early learning documents, resources and tools and know how to access and use them to inform your programs.
- Engage in practical tasks and develop collaborative networks for sharing practice.
Teachers
- Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning,
- Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments,
- Standard 5 – Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning,
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
This program is delivered as online learning through the Canvas Platform. Staff can self-enroll via the following link: https://canvas.education.tas.gov.au/enroll/ET9L8R
This program is self-paced and can be completed in multiple sittings, the time taken to complete the program is dependent on the individual. On average, this would be equivalent to 2 to 4 hours of professional learning. There is no deadline to complete.