Making the Assessment and Planning Cycle Work For You (3-part series)
In this series of workshops, you will learn about the components of the Assessment and Planning Cycle and how to implement the cycle in ways that are authentic and reflective of your context. This series aims to position the Assessment and Planning Cycle as a valuable, responsive process to drive curriculum decision-making, as opposed to an unnecessary burden.
Session 1:
In this session, we will introduce the Assessment & Planning cycle aligned with the EYLF V2.0 and explore the Assessment & Planning cycle components in practice.
In workshop 1, you will:
- Unpack the Assessment & Planning cycle as it is presented in the EYLF V2.0.
- Reflect on the Assessment & Planning cycle components in authentic practice.
Session 2:
In this session, we will focus on the why and the how of observation in the Assessment & Planning cycle. We will explore the assess, plan, and implement stages of the cycle and consider practice perspectives.
In workshop 2, you will:
- Learn about the how and why of observation in the Assessment & Planning cycle, and the different methods that can be used to observe children.
- Learn about the why and how of the assessment, planning and implementation components of the Assessment & Planning Cycle, and different methods that can be used to implement these.
Session 3:
In this session, we will focus on the why and the how of evaluation and critical reflection in the Assessment & Planning cycle. We will discover “the Sara Lee effect”– and how to avoid it (hint – documentation quality over quantity).
In workshop 3, you will:
- Reflect on the why and how of evaluation and critical reflection in the Assessment & Planning cycle, and the different methods that can be used to implement these.
- Explore the concept of quality of quantity – consider what is worthy of documenting, what isn’t and why.
Recommended audience: Teachers and Educators
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- $250
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Date
Tue 21 July – Tue 4 August-
Session 1
21 July 20266:30 PM – 7:30 PM -
Session 2
28 July 20266:30 PM – 7:30 PM -
Session 3
4 August 20266:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Location
Online via Zoom -
Presented by
- Jennifer Ribarovski
About the presenters
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Jennifer Ribarovski
Jennifer is the Managing Director of JR Education Consulting Services Pty. Ltd, providing support, guidance, professional development and presentations to the education and care sector nationally and internationally. She has over 40 years’ experience, including extensive teaching in a range of settings, and in executive roles with the NSW Regulatory Authority, ACECQA, peak organisations and providers. Jen has taught at and provided consultancy services to the University of Western Sydney and Sydney University. She holds a Bachelor of ECE and a Master of Educational Leadership and Management with Distinction. Jen co-authored Professional Communication for Early Childhood Educators, published by Oxford University Press. In 2024, she won the Australian Childcare Alliance State of the Sector award for the most significant contribution to teachers and educators. Jen is renowned for making theory and research accessible and practical, and for building educator’s confidence so that they are in the driver’s seat!