Environments to Support Playful Inquiry

Date/Time
Date(s) - Aug 29, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (2772 East Broadway)

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This workshop will examine how the early learning environment shapes the experiences we offer children. An environment that provides interesting materials and aesthetically pleasing surroundings speaks to the values we hold about our role as teachers and about the children who are entrusted in our care. Anita Rui Olds said, “Children are miracles. Believing that every child is a miracle can transform the way we design for children’s care.” In this workshop we will look at how teachers can do simple things to make their practice more enriching. The Early Learning Framework will be woven into our discussion.

Objectives:

• Learn about the elements of a responsive environment.
• Explore the connection between ECE’s work and the primary programs.
• Use the Early Learning Framework as a valuable resource.

Categories

• Child Growth and Development
• Curriculum/Program Development
• Early Care and Education
• Kindergarten Transitions

Target Audience
Suitable for students, novice, intermediate and experienced early learning child care professionals working with preschool age children 3–5 years of age.

Online
No

Professional Development Certificate
Yes

Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
2

Registration Fee
ECE $35 | FCC $20 (with promo code)

Registration Contact Email
rng@wstcoast.org

Registration Contact Phone Number
604-709-5661 ext. 221

Registration Link
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efdm8j8m87b7f346&llr=rs5phugab

Prerequisite(s)
none

Required Materials
none

Presenter(s)
Marie Thom

Presenter Information
Marie taught kindergarten for 30 years before working as Richmond School District’s Early Learning Teacher Consultant. Currently she oversees seven Strong Start programs, one Early Learning Centre and supports Kindergarten and K/1 teachers in curriculum development. She had the privilege of visiting the infant/toddler centres and preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Marie holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from UBC and is a sessional instructor for UBC in the Early Childhood Department.

Event Sponsors
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre