CESA Continuity & Transition Project - Day #2

When
22 Feb 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Catholic Education Office, Rooms 7 & 8, 116 George Street, Thebarton
Spaces left
16

Registration

Catholic Education Members ($20.00)

Starting school is a major event in the life of children and their families. Children's experience in adapting to dynamic and evolving environments directly affects their sense of identity, well-being and position within their community over the short and long term. Since our first workshop in August 2016, you have researched some of the implications of continuity and transition for children including their learning environments, social groupings, roles and expectations.

This year we will continue to explore how children can still flourish as they experience the multiple challenges and opportunities brought about by the transition to school. In doing that we will be reflecting on the strong influence of the context and practices of the school community.

For this second day of our series of 4 project days, we will explore the challenges and opportunities for children's learning, growth and development in the processes of starting school by:

Reflecting on our progress to date, including one school's story (if you have used the 'Transition to School Rubric' please bring it with you);
Developing our pedagogy: How we undertake 'Continuity & Transition' practice using the EYLF and the Australian Curriculum Foundation Stage;
Assessment and documentation of children's learning as an aspect of continuity and transition.

Register for Day 2 by Friday 16 February 2017

(please only register for this event if you attended Day #1 in August 2016)

Cost - $20.00

Please keep a copy of your registration confirmation for your professional portfolio.

The further dates for this project are as follows:

Day 3 – Term 2 2017 - Monday 22 May 2017
Day 4 – Term 3 2017 - Monday 14 August 2017

For further information contact Barbara Murray:

Phone: 8301 6101
Email: barbara.murray@cesa.catholic.edu.au

The Continuity & Transition Project supports Reception teachers and early childhood educators, primary teachers, principals and Catholic Education consultants to:

Engage in a research project with other interested and committed colleagues;
Explore the perceptions and expectations of all those involved in supporting young children’s transitions to school;
Develop new ways of approaching transitions practice;
Enhance continuity of learning and development in the first years of school; and
Document this research as a means of making learning visible to educators, children and families.

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers include:
3.2, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.4, 6.3 and 7.4.