The life of infants and twos - Part 3 - The relationships between infants, teachers, educators and under threes

The Life of Infants & Toddlers - Part 3 - 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Children under three years are social beings, with a need to form relationships with the people around them. They use a range of sophisticated approaches to attract the attention of other human beings. Relationships and connections with sensitive adults are vital for the infant’s survival and development. This session will explore how respectful and sensitive relationships between teachers, educators and infants develop.

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:

Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

National Quality Standard:

QA 5: Relationships with children

Presenter

Dr Andi Salamon

Andi Salamon is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Andi draws on decades of interdisciplinary ECE professional experience as a practitioner and leader in her current work. Taking a respectful, reciprocal, and participatory approach, Andi is keenly interested in sophisticated infant cognitive, social and emotional development and how these come together in holistic communicative practices.