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Heather Barnes:
UNDERSTANDING THE EXCEEDING THEMES AND HOW TO MEET THEM
As a result of the revision of the NQF some significant changes have occurred, particularly the introduction of clearer guidance for services and assessors about what constitutes Exceeding practice.
This session will explore and help unpack the three themes that need to be met:
1. Practice is embedded in service operations
2. Practice is informed by critical reflection
3. Practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community
We will explore ways that each service can best engage in further quality improvements so that the Exceeding themes are met.
Session outcomes will include:
Sue Southey:
CHILD CENTRED MATHEMATICAL INVESTIGATIONS
Play based pedagogy provides a platform for children to construct their own understandings of number and other mathematical concepts. Many educators are confident about building children’s literacy and narrative skills through play however they lack confidence and knowledge about developing children’s mathematical skills though child centred investigations. This workshops looks at the possibilities for mathematical thinking through design play using:
A range of intentional teaching strategies are presented. These strategies support educators to frame everyday experiences in ways which build mathematical thinking to build strong foundations for future learning.