Program and Practice

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Understanding Play Theory - Webinar

Do you sometimes feel conflicted about what should be ‘banned’ or ‘allowed’ in children’s play themes? 

This session will unpack Play Theory as an important lens in which to view children’s engagement with the ‘unreal’ world.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

Programmingchild relationshipsOOSHPlay

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 4 Apr 23

Thu, 4 May 23

Thu, 8 Jun 23

Program and Practice

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Loose Parts Play - Webinar

Many educators are aware of loose parts and have incorporated them into their program, but how much do we understand about loose parts theory? 

Unpack the Theory of Loose Parts in order to understand how they promote discovery and problem solving through inquiry-based learning. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 4, 5

ProgrammingOOSHPlay

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 5 Apr 23

Tue, 9 May 23

Tue, 6 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Literacy in the Early Years - Webinar

- Can you identify emerging literacy skills? 

- Do you know of strategies and tools educators can provide to support these emerging skills?  

- Are you aware of the difference between reading to learn and learning to read? 

This session will help you to understand how to integrate literacy activities into your program, and how to support emerging literacy skills in children.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

ProgrammingStorytellingBooksLiteracyReading and writing

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 12 Apr 23

Thu, 18 May 23

Tue, 20 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Inquiry Based Learning - Webinar

How can we help foster curiosity, thinking and a sense of wonder in young children? Embedding inquiry based learning into everyday practice is a great place to start. This two hour session will explore how educators can foster a joy of learning and a sense of awe and wonder in children. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 12 Apr 23

Tue, 16 May 23

Wed, 21 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Establishing Inclusive Practice: Conversations and Inclusion Plans - Webinar

Would you like to feel more confident when engaging in conversations with families about child developmental concerns, developmental delay or disability? 

In this session you will gain the skills to create an inclusion support plan and the confidence to have appropriate conversations with families.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 6, 7

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 13 Apr 23

Program and Practice

Practical Approaches to Programming for Educators* - Webinar

During this webinar, you will be given an opportunity to reflect on current planning and documentation processes and understand how to use an inquiry-based approach.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 7

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 14 Apr 23

Our Learning and Development Approach

Over 9,100 early educators, across all qualification levels, participated in learning and development with CELA in 2022. CELA has a strong vision and philosophy for professional learning, built over our 44+ year history as a peak body for Australia’s early education sector. 

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CELA Facilitators

CELA’s Learning and Development facilitators come from a wide range of early education backgrounds, equipping them with practical sector based experience which is second to none. All our facilitators have a common passion for meaningful growth in every educators practice, resulting in better outcomes for children.

Need specific training on a date and topic that suits you?

Our expert educators will tailor the content to meet the needs of your team. You choose the date, location and topic and we’ll come to you.

Inservice Training

Inservice Training

While our training calendar is extensive, we know that sometimes you need a more targeted approach. Our learning and development specialists can tailor your training to be delivered where, when and how you need it. 

Mentoring

Mentoring

We offer a unique mentoring program that can be completely tailored to your needs and specifications. Based on sound educational practice and specialist expertise, our mentors provide one-on-one and group sessions to support professional progress.

RTO Accredited Training

CELA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 90842) provides accredited, nationally recognised qualifications including our child protection training for childcare, early and middle childhood educators. We use high-quality, customised training and assessment materials written by subject matter experts to meet the unique requirements of the early childhood sector.

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