Thought-Provoking Professional Learning

In 2021, Gowrie NSW is excited to present a high-quality calendar of events that combines international and local presenters who will provide the space for new thinking and inspiration to enhance teaching and learning practice.

Our programs are embedded in the foundations of empowerment, respectful relationships, intentional play-based learning and practitioner inquiry.

We look forward to having you join us throughout 2021 to engage in your own ongoing professional learning.

By learning together, we will contribute to shaping the lived experience and lives of children and the next generation.

This year we have partnered with respected leaders in their fields from across Australia and internationally to bring you a rich variety of professional learning opportunities.

From short webinars to online multi-part workshops to interactive Q & A sessions with practitioners in the field, we have a diverse range of options to connect with other early and middle childhood professionals.

Our professional learning program focuses on fostering a sense of community and space for learning together, revisiting thinking and reflection, and supporting you to translate this thinking into practice.

At Gowrie NSW we are committed to supporting the sector to succeed and aim to support you to meet your vision and goals for providing exceptional education and care environments for young children and their families.

•  RIE Foundations with Elena Marouchos and Gail Nadal
• Leading Best Practice with Two Year Old's with Julia Manning Morton
• Hilltop Institute Webinar Series with Educators from the Hilltop Institute in Seattle.
• Empowerment, Agency and Rights: Reimagining Children's Initiative and Participation in Early Childhood Programs with Catharine Hydon
• Helping Children Thrive Through Positive Connection with Beth Macgregor
• Rituals: Transforming practice from task-based chores to enjoyable moments of care with Dr Katherine Bussey
• Risk, Resilience, and Loose Parts Play - with Robin Christie, Child Space New Zealand.

Our professional learning consultants are contemporary and experienced teachers with a strong practical and pedagogical foundation, enriching the professional learning experiences they offer to you and your team.  

In 2021, we continue to provide our consultancy services in an online landscape.

We offer online bespoke workshops, mentoring, and tailored consultancy based on the needs of your team. Combined with your vision, our individualised consultation will benefit the entire community of learners including children, families and the team.

We believe relationships are at the core of our work, and take pride in getting to know you, your team and centre. We will listen to your needs and shape a unique and contextual program of support tailored to your requirements.

With a broad range of expertise within our Gowrie NSW team, we strive for and create an environment to cultivate pedagogical growth and development that impacts your practice and builds understanding.