Cathy Wilson
Saturday, 11 March
1:30pm – 2:30pm
concurrent workshops - select one
How do we create an environment where rich oral language is a part of the culture and support the development of concentration in our class environments ensuring that best practice prevails? The Montessori approach is of course the answer! Come along to this workshop and learn easy practical games you can play and skills you can use while having fun with children of all early childhood ages. We’ll be learning about ways to teach compassion, instil a sense of community and develop language skills. This workshop is for anyone wanting to learn how to support focus and concentration leading to the ‘normalisation’ of children in their class while developing skills for life.
Sunday, 12 March
2:30pm – 3:30pm
concurrent workshops - select one
The Assessment and Rating process inspires stress and fear in educators almost universally, even those who are confident in their practices. Having an external person viewing and marking performance is always confronting. This panel session is an opportunity to ask questions around the process, the best preparation and the outcomes of an A&R process.