Tag: EYLF
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Children’s theories: how to use them for planning?
Have you ever heard a child say something that made you stop and think, “Wait a minute. I’ve never thought about it that way”? Today I wanted to talk about theories, or child theories. Outcome 4.2 talks about problem-solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating. One of the educator strategies is to help and encourage children to…
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How the EYLF Helps Educators Use Their Professional Knowledge?
Have you ever wondered why we need EYLF and how EYLF helps educators use their professional knowledge? The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is not just a guide for understanding children’s learning, but also a tool that empowers educators to use their professional knowledge in everyday practice. There are many ways the EYLF helps educators,…
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How the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Helps Educators to Use Their Professional Knowledge
Hey educators! Want to know how the EYLF helps educators to use their professional knowledge to create meaningful learning experiences for children every day? It’s all thanks to the Early Years Learning Framework, or EYLF! In this article, we’ll explore how the EYLF helps educators to use their professional knowledge effectively. “First, the EYLF 2.0…
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Possum Skin Pedagogy as an approach to learning aligned with the new EYLF principle “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives.
Possum Skin Pedagogy is deeply rooted in Indigenous Australian cultures, particularly among the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Victoria, Australia. This approach to teaching and learning draws extensively from Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and practices, providing a comprehensive framework that honours cultural continuity, connection to the land, and respect for community (Atkinson, 2002). The…
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Reflection, Reflective Practice and Critical Reflection – what is the difference?
All three practices are important to becoming effective early childhood educators and plan the best programs for children and families.