Block play, a seemingly simple activity, holds profound developmental benefits for children of all ages. From the moment a child grasps their first block, a world of learning begins. Hosted by Kym ...
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On this page What is Vygotsky's Theory? Vygotsky's Concept of More Knowledgable Other (MKO) Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) Elementary Mental Functions Social Influences and Cognitive ...
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An interview with Dr Zinnia Mevawalla about an exciting new online course happening at Gowrie NSW Education Hub Jessica from Gowrie NSW Education Hub asked Zinnia some questions about an exciting new ...
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All early childhood services across Australia are required to engage in processes of continuous quality improvement to ensure all aspects of practice meet a benchmark of quality to ensure positive ...
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Key Points: To extend our understanding of the terminology used in relation to social categories and anti-bias practice To understand how babies and young children develop social identities To ...
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Key Points The Connect, Promote, Protect Program is an innovative Outside School Hours Care Program that builds personal and community connections for primary school children. This program has been ...
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Key Points Gowrie NSW are excited to host Educators from Hilltop Institute in Seattle who will facilitate a series of thought-provoking webinars this year. For the first webinar in April – Educators ...
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Key Points What I have learnt from my research and experts is the importance of social play. Kids playing with kids. Learning how to be social beings, how to compromise, respect others, play by the ...
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Key Points The role of a critical friend is based on the recognition that hard truths, emotionally difficult topics, and performance reviews can be hard to receive when there is a power differential. ...
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Key Points It is so important for educators and caregivers to also care for themselves, to offer themselves a space to adequately rest and recover, to engage with things that fill up their cup. You ...
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