Grounded in the Children: Close to the Mystery of God stimulus paper, this Professional Learning Workshop will explore how the Christian theological tradition helps us to understand the experiences of children.  The learning will focus on three fundamental Catholic Christian theological concepts - that children are created, that their lives are graced, and that they suffer from the 'brokenness' that afflicts the human condition.  The exploration will consider how these theological understandings can help educators develop pedagogies that are attuned to children's experience; provide learning that invites each child to 'flourish' and attends to children's experiences of 'brokenness' in ways that make them aware that they live in 'God's abiding love.'

Facilitator:  Liz Dickinson

Intended for:  APRIM/REC/Religious Leaders; Early Years, Primary, Middle and Secondary Teachers

System Accredited Module:  Yes

AITSL Australian Professional Standards:  
1.1 - Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
1.2 - Understand how students learn
1.5 - Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
3.3 - Use teaching strategies
3.6 - Evaluate and improve teaching programs
4.1 - Support student participation
4.2 - Manage classroom activities
4.3 - Manage challenging behaviour
6.1 - Identify and plan professional learning needs
6.2 - Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.3 - Engage with colleagues and improve practice
6.4 - Apply professional learning and improve student learning

CIF
Domains:  Catholic Identity, High quality teaching and learning, Orderly and safe learning environments, Strong home, school, community engagement

Cancellation policy applies:  48 hours notice must be given or applicant will be charged the workshop fee.  If withdrawing after this time due to illness or extenuating circumstances, the cost for catering will be invoiced.

If you have any registration queries please contact Elaine Mulhall at elaine.mulhall@cesa.catholic.edu.au or phone 8301 6629.