Scaffolding Success: Guiding Children Through Inquiry Based Learning
27 May 2024 - 28 May 2024, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Asia/Singapore
Inquiry-based learning (IBL) continues to be the trend within many early years program. Research shows that if facilitated appropriately, this style of learning encourages very young children to investigate in collaboration with others using different forms of communication and it enables them to make use of more capable peers to …

Literacy Magic: Creating a Language-Rich Classroom Environment
3 Jun 2024 - 4 Jun 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Australia/Brisbane Gold Coast
This workshop provides an overview of emergent literacy and the early childhood and elementary classroom — with a focus on strategies to help young learners acquire English language skills. Through simulations, videos, and practical examples, this workshop will integrate current theory and research in language and literacy development for early …

Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Classrooms (Early/Elementary)
5 Jun 2024 - 6 Jun 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Australia/Brisbane Gold Coast
Differentiated instruction has been a highly regarded topic in education for many years now yet it remains a struggle for teachers to confidently and intentionally design standards-based instruction to fit the needs of each child in the classroom.  With the great diversity in classrooms there is a demand for differentiated …

Inspiring Inquiry: Integrating STEAM and Multicultural Picture Books
5 Jun 2024 - 6 Jun 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Australia/Brisbane Gold Coast
What makes a natural scientist? Wonder, curiosity, and a sense of purpose. Young children ask the most amazing questions about how the world works, and playful learning and hands-on STEAM activities can be powerful vehicles for learning. This session will help you capitalize on your students’ natural curiosity by helping …