The Early Years Learning Hub Podcast
by Early Years Learning Hub
The Early Years Learning Hub podcast offers early childhood teachers, educators and leaders a great way to engage with professional learning, hear about practice and explore research and contemporary ideas. We publish 3 different types of episodes:1. Professional learning tapas- offering bite-sized information to sprinkle some early education training into your day.2. Practice sharing- hearing from practitioners sharing what they do and how they make requirements work for them.3. Unpacking theory and research- making heory and research relevant to our every day work.
Episodes
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Practice sharing- Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Education
In this episode we chat with Zacc Giles, founder of the Waru Business Collective about his work with schools and early childhood services. He shares insights into how educators can effectively build these crucial relationships with Aboriginal Controlled Organisations and bringing about real…
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Professional Learning tapas- How play-based curriculum 'emerges'
In this episode we explore planning effectively from children’s interests by understanding how play-based curriculum ‘emerges’ from these interests. We also discuss how curriculum emerges from the things we observe children practising, investigating and exploring in their play.Related Early Years...
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Unpacking theory and research- Block play
This episode is about the value of block play and the amazing learning happening when children engage in block play. Our guest speaker is Dr Jo Grommond, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Charles StrurtUniversity. We discuss the complex mathematical concepts…
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Practice sharing- Transition practices and partnerships
In this episode we talk to Amy Shine, Director of Forbes Preschool, about her and her team’s legendary transition practices. Including how the Forbes Preschool team creates partnerships within her community to improve outcomes for children and advocate for early childhood education. Related early...
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Professional learning tapas- Planning and provisioning learning environments
This episode is about all aspects of planning and setting up rich and meaningful learning environments as a part of the assessment and planning cycle. Including how to respond and modify based on the emergent curriculum. Related early Years Learning Hub course: Learning frameworks resources-...
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Unpacking theory and research- Learning trajectories
This episode is about the Australian Education Research Organisation or AERO’s early childhood learning trajectories. Specifically what they are and how they support teachers and educators to identify and scaffold learning. We chat with Rowena Shirtcliff, AERO's Early Childhood Program Director...
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Practice sharing- Neurosensory series- Part 4
This is the fourth and final episode in our 4-part series where we chat with Ebony Birch-Hanger, a Neuro-SensoryEducation Specialist. In this episode we unpack how strategies to support the sensory systems and showcase howmuch more effective it is than trying to manage ‘big’ behaviours. Links:...
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Practice sharing – Neurosensory series - Part 3
This is the third episode in our part series where we chat with Ebony Birch-Hanger, a Neuro-Sensory Education Specialist. In this episode we will be unpacking the role of the environment in either supporting regulation or contributing to dysregulation. Links: www.facebook.com/ebony.birch.hanger...
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Practice sharing – Neurosensory series- Part 2
This is the second of a 4 part series where Ebony Birch-Hanger, a Neuro-Sensory Education Specialist will be discussing how episode of a series of 4 episodes where we be focusing on the nervous system and unpacking how it influences children’s behaviour. Links…
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Practice sharing – Neurosensory series- Part 1
This is the first of a 4 part series where Ebony Birch-Hanger, a Neuro-Sensory Education Specialist will be discussing how understanding neurosensory systems supports teacher and educators to bettersupport children to self-regulate. In part 1, we take a look at an overview of key areas to look at...
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Professional learning tapas- Paramountcy- What is it and why is it important?
In this week’s episode we talk about the paramountcy principle and how it supports educators to prioritise children’s safety, rights and best interests. Ensuring high-quality practice and ethical decision making. Links:...
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Unpacking theory and research- Trauma informed practice
In this episode we are joined by Beck Thompson who is the Founder of Trauma Informed Teachers Australia, she is also a Teacher, Speaker and Author (Chasing Normal). We explore how understanding trauma through brain science supports teachers and educators to look at children (and their behaviour)...
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Practice sharing- Slow pedagogy
In this episode we explore the contemporary approach of 'Slow pedagogy' with Susan Franco, Director and Approved Provider of Explore and Develop Lilyfield. We discuss how purposefully slowing down in our pedagogy allows children and adults time to just 'be', to explore, investigate and build…
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Professional learning tapas- Evidenced based transition to school practices
This week’s topic is inspired by a professional learning workshop that I facilitated for a local network all about evidence-based transition to school practices. We look at the research, the policyrequirements and the benefits of creating or joining transition networks. Related Early Years…
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Unpacking theory and research- Body image and health education
In this episode we are joined by Dr Zali Yager, the Co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective. We discuss body image and explore how children from a very young age form positive or negative ideas about their bodies. We discuss strategies and approaches that teachers, educators and families...
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Practice sharing- Occupational therapy
This episode is a practice sharing with a difference and sits alongside our last practice sharing where we unpacked Speech Therapy. In this episode we talk to Lucy O'Brien who is an Occupational Therapist (OT) at Inner West Paediatrics. Lucy talks us through what OT is and how it can help…
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Professional learning tapas- Documentation- Have we lost our way?
Today’s episode is one of our professional learning tapas series and in this episode, we discuss all things documentation. We question if we have lost our way from using documentation as a pedagogical tool to a compliance driven narrative. Sharing hot tips and encouraging you to take the reigns…
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Unpacking theory and research- Brain science and neurowellness
This episode is one of our ‘Unpacking theory and research series” and our guest is Lisa Riegel, Ph.D, Educational Partnerships Institute and author and we will be discussing brain science and how we can use it to support children to self-regulate, develop social and coping skills and be active,...
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Practice sharing- Speech therapy
This week’s podcast is a 'Practice sharing' episode with a difference! We speak with Stephanie Ebber (who is a Speech therapist) all about speech therapy from what is considered ‘typical development’ to common issues regarding speech and communication. We finish with some great tips for working...
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Professional learning tapas- Ethics in action- A key to child safety
This week's episode focuses on the important role ethicsplays in creating child safe environments that actually keep children safe. In particular when ethics are in action as one of our practice architectures, we embed child safety in our everyday. The ECA Code of Ethics are founded in children’s...
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Unpacking theory and research- Maths in early childhood
This week’s episode is about the importance of incorporating maths in early childhood programs, particularly the areas that relate later mathematical success. Our special guest is Dr Jo Grimmond, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education,School of Education, Charles Strurt University and we...
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Practice sharing- What makes a great Early Childhood Teacher or Educator
In thie episode we speak with Catherine Lee about what she thinks makes a great early childhood teacher or educator. Catherine shares her reflections and practices that focus on kindness, viewing children as capable and competent and supporting children's agency. Remember all podcast listeners...
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Professional learning tapas- End of year celebrations and graduations
This episode is one of professional learning tapas series and is really a guided critical reflection on graduations and end of year celebrations. We share some controversial thoughts on graduations and unpack planning end of year celebrations. We look at opportunities for showcasing children's...
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Unpacking theory and research- Understanding and guiding children’s behaviour
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to unpack how we can better understand and support children’s behaviour by reframing the way we view it. With an extensive academic background in early childhood and a reputation as a leading behaviour expert, Cathrine brings…
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Practice sharing - Connecting with community
This episode we are talking with Catherine Lee, Director at Catherine Lee Consulting. Catherine has had an amazing career as an Early Childhood Teacher, service director, speaker and facilitator and is a great inspiration to myself and many others. Catherine shares her pedagogy around connecting...
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Professional learning tapas- Supporting wellbeing and finding a work/life balance
Today’s topic is all about supporting your own wellbeing, avoiding burnout through maintaining a good work life balance and getting organised to make things easier. I share some tips and strategies to help bring the joy back into your work. Service communication, reflection and planning journal...
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Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools
This episode is all about play-based learning in primary schools. We are joined by Katy Meeuwissen, Lecturer in initial Teacher Education- Early childhood Primary, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Katy shares some insights from her research to reframe our thinking about play and how...
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Practice sharing- Bush kinder
This week’s episode is not to be missed for anyone who has ever wondered about outdoor learning programs and nature play. We speak with Stephanie Willey about her experiences implementing a bush kinder program, including all of the bennefits, logistics and how tos! Early Childhood Outdoor…
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Being a great Educational leader
This week’s ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode is all about being a great Educational leader. Including what skills, knowledge and attributes are required to lead with efficacy and efficiency. For more information and awesome professional learning go to:Educational leader catalogueRemember all...
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Unpacking theory and research- Sustainability
This episode takes a deep dive into Education for Sustainability with Stephanie Willey the Convenor of Environmental Education in Early Childhood. Stephanie takes educators through all dimensions of sustainability, going beyond the worm farms and recycling bins to using sustainability ‘lens' to...
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Collaborative partnerships that support children to thrive
In this week’s episode we speak with Bernadette Reyes, Director at Tregear Presbyterian Preschool. Bernadette talks about how she leads the way in developing collaborative partnerships in ways that support the vulnerable children and families that she works with, to navigate the systems and...
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Professional learning tapas- Writing great transition to school statements
In this episode we explore some key ideas about why transition statements are important and how they contribute to creating continuity of learning for children in one of the most significant transitions of their lives. We talk about writing for your audience, streamlining how you work and...
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Unpacking theory and research- Authentic assessment
This episode is focused on analysing the evidence around effective assessment, what the real point of assessment is and how it should influence teaching practice. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.If you are interested to learn more go to:...
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Practice sharing- Practical programming
This week’s ‘Practice sharing- Practical programming’ episode is focused on the mechanics of how to manage assessment and planning and program requirements in ways that reduce the administrative burden. It stes through an example of programming in ways that works smarter and harder! Remember all...
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Professional learning tapas- Rich and meaningful programs
This episode explores what makes an educational program meaningful, what should be includedhow adopting as well as some useful guidance on how to teach and what expereinces to offer. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.If you like what you...
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Unpacking theory and research- Dialogic drawing
This episode is about how children use drawing as a communication tool and how teachers and educators can use dialogic drawing to help better understand children’s learning and engagement. Today, I am joined by Dr Amelia Ruscoe, Early Childhood Studies Course Coordinator, School of Education…
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Practice sharing- Supporting and developing educators
This episode is all about investing in people as a leader. Taking time, being kind and providing a positive role model for new educators. I am delighted to be joined by Jann MacKay who is both a long-time friend and an amazing Early Childhood Teacher and leader. Remember all podcast listeners...
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Professional learning tapas- Science with young children
In this week’s ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode we discuss science and young children in honour of national Science Week next week. We look at the benefits of engaging children in scientific thinking, research and experimentation. We discuss the rich STEM learning that occurs and share ideas...
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Unpacking theory and research- Infants and toddler pedagogy
This episode is about the principles of effective practice with infants and toddlers. Including the importance of specific relational infant–toddler pedagogies to facilitate rich and meaningful learning in early childhood settings. I am joined by Sheila Degotardi from Macquarie University Early...
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Practice sharing- Working with children with a disability
This episode is about the joys and challenges of being a special education teachers. Today, I am joined by Kylie Brown who is teacher and Assistant Principal at Fernhill School for Specific Purpose which is a school that supports children with a range of disabilities. Kylie shares what drew her…
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Professional learning tapas- How theory influences practice
In this episode I unpack how theories influence our work. I was inspired to write this episode from one of the units of my Masters in Educational leadership which examined how theory influences practices from how we view children or our image of the child as capable and competent to how children...
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Unpacking theory and research- Critical reflection
This episode is about critical reflection and the evidence behind why it is so important and the impact it can have. I am delighted to be joined by Deb Williams, Early Childhood Teacher, Academic and Lead Teacher. Deb shares her research completed through her PhD studies as well as some really...
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Practice sharing- Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers
In this episode we discuss the higher levels of teacher accreditation for those teachers who are interested in becoming specialist teachers as part of their career progression. I am delighted to be joined by Deb Williams who is inspirational, multi- talented early childhood professional and the...
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Professional learning tapas- Unpacking the learning frameworks
In this episode we look at why having a really sound understanding of the frameworks is so important for everyone who works in education and care services and even teachers and educators in the early years of school. We explore how they guide us in terms of pedagogical advice and how they provide...
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Unpacking theory and research- Music supporting self-regulation
This episode is about the ideology and theory behind managing challenging behaviours through child-centred musical experiences. I am joined by Amelia Scarf, founder of Rhymey- Music based PD for children's self regulation. Rhymey
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Practice sharing- Enabling leadership
This episode is one of our practice sharing series, where I chat with a practitioner and we share some thoughts of what works well and why. This episode is the final in a series of 4 episodes exploring practices of Su Garrett and her team at the excellent rated service- Explore and Develop...
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Following children’s interests through project-based learning
Today’s episode is one of our 'Professional learning tapas' series and in this episode we unpack how to plan for learning based on what children are interested in and how this is realised through project-based learning. This one could be a game changer for you in implementing richer and…
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Unpacking theory and research- Evidence-based practice
In this episode we unpack why it is important to draw on research, theory, contemporary understandings and data to inform our practice as teachers, educators and leaders. Drawing on evidence of what is effective teaching practice and why is key to knowing and understanding the impact of our work....
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Practice sharing- Technology
This is the third of 4 episodes in conversation with Su Garrett the owner and director of the excellent rated service- Explore and Develop Annandale. In this episode Su talks about her service's approach to engaging with technology to support children as active users of digital technologies and…
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A day in the life of an Early Childhood Teacher
This is another ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode and this episode is brought to you by one of our listeners who is a primary teacher looking to move into early childhood teaching. She was keen to know what the role looks like in everyday life in terms of interactions with families,...
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The Early Years Learning Hub podcast offers early childhood teachers, educators and leaders a great way to engage with professional learning, hear about practice and explore research and contemporary ideas. We publish 3 different types of episodes:1. Professional learning tapas- offering bite-sized information to sprinkle some early education training into your day.2. Practice sharing- hearing from practitioners sharing what they do and how they make requirements work for them.3. Unpacking theory and research- making heory and research relevant to our every day work.
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