Gowre NSW

In the Early Years Learning Framework, intentional teaching is seen as being a way of working with children and families that is “… deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful”. However, what does this really look like and mean in practice? How can educators be thoughtful about what they do and why they do things? What are the core meanings of this word ‘thoughtful’ and how can these meanings be used in our work with children? Join us as we unpack what being thoughtful and intentional means, how we can approach it and what it looks like in daily practice. For more information and to enrol in Gowrie NSW's workshops, seminars and courses, head to https://www.gowriensw.com.au/educationhub

This week we hear from one of Gowrie NSW's Professional Learning Consultants, Nicole Tytherleigh. She talks about how educators should view and approach numeracy and examine some biases we might have towards maths. Our next Numeracy course, "Intentional Numeracy Outside" begins next week so make sure you register and enrol: https://www.gowriensw.com.au/educationhub/global_workshop/intentional-numeracy-outside/#1581048073457-d1b0ac83-5aef

Hear from Gowrie NSW's Online Learning Community Facilitator and PhD candidate (Early Childhood Education) Suallyn Mitchelmore, as she talks through her background in Early Childhood Education and brings to life what Gowrie NSW's Online Learning Communities mean for participants like yourself. Online Learning Communities are a place to bring people together regardless of physical location for the purpose of networking, learning and sharing ideas; a sustained approach which highlights the benefit of learning from shared experiences. Sometimes as educators and leaders we become isolated whether due to time constraints, physical location or any number of other reasons. Bringing people together in a virtual space overcomes the barrier of physical location by connecting people without the need to travel. Join Suallyn and take the next step in your professional development journey via Gowrie NSW's Online Learning Communities: https://www.gowriensw.com.au/educationhub/online-learning-communities/ Interact with Gowrie NSW on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowriensw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowrie.nsw Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gowriensw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gowrie-nsw

Hear Mika Mizuno, play session facilitator at Gowrie NSW Erskineville, about the specialised play session program she is running for families with children aged 3-6 months. Mika explains how her program differs from the traditional playgroup, detailing the philosophies that underpin the program and the benefits that can be gained from participating. Interested? Hear more at the Orientation 22 January 2018 7pm at Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre, 1 Elliot Ave. Register your interest by emailing Mika at playgroup@gowriensw.com.au

Rose Todd, Executive Director of Programs & Sheila Degotardi, Associate Professor of Early Childhood by Gowrie NSW

Debra Mainwaring, Director of Wellbeing Australia by Gowrie NSW

Gemma Lavelle Centre Manager at Gowrie NSW Dubbo Early Education and Care by Gowrie NSW

Mika Mizuno, Play Session Facilitator at Gowrie NSW by Gowrie NSW

Justin Scarr, CEO of the Royal Life Saving Society by Gowrie NSW

Michelle Havill, Prevention Programs Delivery Manager at Cancer Council NSW by Gowrie NSW

Sheila Degotardi Associate Professor of Early Childhood from Macquarie University by Gowrie NSW

Rita Johnston, facilitator at KidsMatter Early Childhood by Gowrie NSW

Michelle Hamilton, Gowrie NSW Manager Inclusion Resources by Gowrie NSW

Lisa Bryant, journalist and advocate in the education and care sector by Gowrie NSW

Louisa Forrest, Founding Director of Lavenderia NappyCare and Laundry Services by Gowrie NSW

Elizabeth Riley, Sydney-based counsellor, academic and clinical supervisor

Toni Christie, Director of Childspace in Wellington, New Zealand

In our latest interview we talk to Kate Highfield, an academic from Charles Sturt University, about opportunities for rich learning in Mathematics and STEM in early childhood.

We talk to Gowrie NSW Inclusion Resource Manager Michelle Hamilton, about embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices into Early Learning Centres.

We speak to Jessica Horne- Kennedy, a qualified educator and former Teaching Director, about play and an educator’s role when it comes to play within an early learning environment.

This week we spoke to social worker and parenting counsellor, Kate McIntyre, about how early childhood educators and parents can help children manage difficult emotions.

We spoke to food solutionist and Clinical Nutritionist, Virginnia Thomas about the importance of nutrition for early childhood educators.