- 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?
Literacy is an important aspect of communication, which is vital for successful learning across the curriculum. The Early Years Learning Framework describes literacy as the capacity, confidence and disposition to use language in all its forms (p41). This session will help you to understand how to integrate literacy activities into your program, and how to support emerging literacy skills in children.
2.5 hour contribution
NESA Accredited PD
Completing Literacy in the Early Years will contribute 2 hours 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework addressing standard descriptors 2.1.2, 2.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
- Teachers attending this session must provide their NESA Teacher Accreditation number to CELA.
- Teachers must attend for the duration of the session in order to receive the NESA Hours. CELA will be keeping records of attendance and participation during the session.
National Quality Standard Areas
Area 1 – Educational Program Practice
Area 5 – Relationships with children
Available Dates
Date: Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
Delivery Method: Webinar
Venue: Webinar
Date: Thursday, 18 May 2023
Time: 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Delivery Method: Webinar
Venue: Webinar
Date: Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Time: 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Delivery Method: Webinar
Venue: Webinar
Literacy in the Early Years
Numeracy in the Early Years - Webinar
- Does using the word 'mathematics' in an ECE setting make you feel uncomfortable?
- What mathematical concepts are relevant in a play-based setting?
This session includes an overview of basic early years mathematics and numeracy skills to give educators the confidence to incorporate numeracy concepts and mathematical based experiences in a play-based program.
ProgrammingNumeracy and Mathematics
Available Dates
Thu, 27 Apr 23
Mon, 29 May 23
Wed, 28 Jun 23
Music In The Early Years - Webinar
You don’t need to be an accomplished musician to include music in your daily program! Feel more confident to include music experiences via a variety of means such as intentional teaching, spontaneous teaching, routines and transition times.
PlayProgramming
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.
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
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
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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