Four Key Reasons to Attend Upcoming Conferences

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When it comes to professional development, we are huge advocates of ongoing training that involves the whole team. However, there are many conferences that take place each year in the early childhood education sector where it is only viable to send one or two people from your team, and we still believe that these offer a brilliant opportunity to continue the professional development of your educators and your centre.

We have identified 4 key reasons why it just might be worthwhile sending some members of your staff along to an upcoming early childhood education conference:

LEARN

It’s an obvious one, but there is absolutely no doubt that any member of your team who attends a conference is going to learn something. And what they learn will only be maximised by making sure you offer the right conference opportunities to the right people. There has to be a willingness to learn, and as we discuss later, the ability to share what you learn.

NETWORK

Who knows when a fantastic opportunity will pop up? What we can say with a degree of confidence is that fantastic opportunities are likely to pop up at places like conferences – large gatherings of likeminded professionals coming together to learn and share. What better place for your team to network and find new opportunities for your centre to explore.

GET INSPIRED

No matter how much anyone loves his or her job, there are times when we all need a boost to motivate us. Conferences can offer a huge amount of inspiration, especially if the right people attend the right conference at the right time. Speakers often come from all corners of the globe with insights to share about approaches to early childhood education.

SHARE AND MOTIVATE

We’ve mentioned it a couple of times already – send the right people who are willing to learn and willing to share. This is crucial to maximise the return on investment. Through effective note-taking and resource gathering, hopefully the team member/s who do attend will be able to convey what they learn to your team, making it all the more worthwhile.

 

Here are a few upcoming conferences you might like to consider attending. Galina Zenin will be presenting at the first two we’ve listed, so if you do attend be sure to say hello!

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

The 2015 Early Childhood Education Conference, Melbourne

WHERE: Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield North, Victoria
WHEN: May 29 & 30
WHAT: The theme this year is ‘Together we grow – investing in our future’ and the conference will host over 30 speakers from across the whole spectrum of early childhood, including Galina’s presentation: Healthy Minds – Healthy Future: Promoting Educators’ and Families’ Wellness. You can find more information here: https://www.togetherwegrow.com.au/

2015 ACA Queensland National Conference, Brisbane

WHERE: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
WHEN: July 17-19
WHAT: ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ is the theme and the speakers and workshops will be dedicated to educators, teachers and approved providers. Galina Zenin will be speaking at the event on learning and teaching through music. More info here: http://childcareqld.org.au/2015-national-conference/
Also coming soon: ECMS Beyond Tomorrow Conference and Early Childhood Education and Care Conference. Read more about these via our calendar at musicearlychildhoodpresenter.com.au

 

Attention Owners & Directors…

‘How Music & Wellbeing Programs Can Improve Your NQS Rating’

An assessment process is an exciting journey and not a destination. It is a journey where everyone can learn and grow professionally as well as personally. In September 2012, Bonkers Beat Music Kinder & Childcare Aspendale went through the National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Process and received an outstanding result – Exceeding National Quality Standard.

By Galina Zenin of Bonkers Beat Music Kinder & Childcare

In this session Galina Zenin will share her experience and knowledge of the NQS Assessment and Rating Process. She will address sustainable practices and practical tools on how, through Music & Wellbeing Programs you can expand ‘Educational programs and practice’, enrich ‘Relationships with children’, build strong ‘Collaborative partnerships with families and communities’ and improve ‘Leadership and service management’.

This session will give everyone the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and help each other to build confidence in the NQS Assessment Process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

– Understand EYLF to extend children’s learning and development

– Effectively interpret and implement an approved framework

– Develop a strong sense of wellbeing by using music and movement experiences throughout the day

– Incorporate music and yoga into the daily routine across the service

– Effectively support children to work with, learn from and help others

– Engage families in music and wellbeing programs to provide consistency between the home and the service

– Promote a sense of community, multicultural and social identity

– Engage educators, families and children in the development of the philosophy which guided the service

– Evaluate the performance of the service, educators and co-ordinators and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional development

RECOMMENDED FOR: Owners / Directors of Childcare Centres

Date: Friday 1st February 2013

Time: 8.30am – 10.30am

Where: Room B 427 Centre for Adult Education (CAE) 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Cost: $15 for CCCAV Members / $25 for non-members (Morning tea provided)

Book now at http://www.trybooking.com/CGIA

Use Promotion Code: cccav2013A to obtain discounted price

Place are Limited So-Do Not Miss Out!

For further information about Galina Zenin please visit www.musicearlychildhoodpresenter.com

For further information about the session, call Philippa or Jenny at CCCAV on 03 9532 2017

 

 

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