Program and Practice

Understanding Play Theory - Webinar

Nesa Accredited PD

Are there certain aspects of children’s play that elicit strong feelings from educators? 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. Understanding Play Theory will enable educators to interpret the ‘language of play’ and better support this fundamental right.

2 hour contribution

NESA accredited PD

Completing Understanding Play Theory will contribute 2 hours 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  from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW. Criteria: https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/teacher-accreditation/professional-development/pd-requirements

  • 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.
NESA accredited PD

National Quality Standard Areas

Area 1 – Educational Program Practice

Area 5 – Relationships with children

Available Dates

  • Thu, 8 Jun 23Book now

    Date: Thursday, 08 June 2023
    Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
    Delivery Method: Webinar
    Venue: Webinar

  • Fri, 7 Jul 23Book now

    Date: Friday, 07 July 2023
    Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Delivery Method: Webinar
    Venue: Webinar

  • Thu, 17 Aug 23Book now

    Date: Thursday, 17 August 2023
    Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Delivery Method: Webinar
    Venue: Webinar

  • Wed, 13 Sep 23Book now

    Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2023
    Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Delivery Method: Webinar
    Venue: Webinar

  • Thu, 12 Oct 23Book now

    Date: Thursday, 12 October 2023
    Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Delivery Method: Webinar
    Venue: Webinar

  • Wed, 22 Nov 23Book now

    Date: Wednesday, 22 November 2023
    Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
    Delivery Method: Webinar
    Venue: Webinar

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