Talking about Community Relationships - online Symposium

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• Purchase by 31st March - $175

• Purchase by 30th April - $200

• Purchase from 1st May - $220

 

‘Experiences of relationships and participation in communities contribute to children’s belonging, being and becoming. From birth children experience living and learning with others in a range of communities. These might include families, local communities, or early childhood settings.’ (EYLF V2.0 P.38)

This symposium brings together expert speakers who share their insights, knowledge and perspectives about community relationships in early childhood

You will have access to a series of 8 x 20- 30-minute pre-recorded webinars covering different aspects of community relationships.

The pre-recorded webinars will be released on 26 May and can be viewed at a time that suits you up until 16 June.

Each video will have an accompanying Reflection Guide with questions to think about and suggestions for extra resources.

Below are the video topics that are included in the Symposium:

Place-based pedagogy

Presenters – KU Learning and Development Team

Place-based pedagogy creates opportunities to become deeply immersed in experiencing the world around us. In ‘place’ we learn about ourselves, our capacities, and responsibilities.

This video explores the benefits of an inquiry led, place-based pedagogical framework to support children’s emerging identities in context with family, centre, neighbourhoods and community. It will highlight some worthy examples of place-based pedagogy and shifting community perceptions. We will invite you to examine your own community for opportunities to develop place-based relationships and offer sound advice for establishing these practices in your own centre community.

Pedagogy beyond the gate

Presenter: Karen Anderson, Balnarring Preschool

Exposing children to what is beyond the early childhood service’s gate supports their sense of belonging. This video explores:

• Building children’s knowledge of the surrounding community and environment
• Exposing children to the world around them and its diversity
• Fostering children’s curiosity, excitement and awareness of what lies beyond the gate

Voices of families

Presenter: Kelly Goodsir, KGConsulting

Partnerships with families in early childhood services is crucial for building a strong community. This video explores how every family is unique with a diversity of contexts, stories, and experiences.

A case study - Building strong relationships with your community

Presenter: Jackie Staudinger, KU Macquarie Fields Preschool

This video showcases the story of a service which has established strong relationships within the local community. It highlights:

• How the service has gone about establishing strong relationships within its diverse community.
• How these relationships benefit the children and families at the service.

Diversity in your community

Presenter: FKA Children’s Services

Early childhood services need to draw on the rich cultural influences within their community in order to embrace its history and heritage. This video explores how to seek out and use resources within the community to help foster understandings of diversity.

Making connections in your community

Presenter: Karen Hope, Karen Hope Consulting

Children’s wellbeing is a community responsibility. This video explores:

• the benefits of early childhood services forming partnerships in the community
• the possibilities for connections
• how to go about making the connections

Connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities and early childhood education services

Presenter: KU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples have the right to be recognised and accepted as experts and leaders in education, influencing the design and delivery of culturally responsive ‘Place-based learning’.

This video will look deeper into educator understandings of cultural integrity and cultural responsibilities, whilst addressing misconceptions and realities of engaging with local peoples and communities. We will explore practices and philosophies that nurture culturally immersive environments and relational connections between Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities and early education services, to form the foundations of Place-based and Country-centred pedagogies.

Transition to school

Presenter: Dr Kathryn Hopps

Children’s transition to their first year of school is a major milestone in their lives. Relationships are key to a positive transition. This video explores the importance of a community approach involving the early childhood service, child, family, and school. It also highlights some strategies for building relationships with schools and out of school hours care services.