Making Connections with Aboriginal Communities

“Educators recognise that diversity contributes to the richness of our society and provides a valid evidence base about ways of knowing. For Australia it also includes promoting greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being”.

(Belonging, Being, Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, p13)

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Rethinking Inclusion

This report provides an evaluation of the Rethinking Inclusion research project. The project was facilitated by Lorraine Madden and Cristyn Davies from Semann & Slattery on behalf of Children’s Services Central, between April and December 2010.

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Inclusion Through Relatedness: Learning ‘with’

This resource offers opportunities for Inclusion Support Facilitators (ISFs) to critically think through the many possible ways of engaging with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) in everyday practice. The resource was written by Dr. Miriam Giugni.

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Children's Involvement in Learning

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) has an emphasis on play-based learning and the role of the educator in supporting children’s involvement and engagement. This fact sheet will provide an overview of one of the theories behind engagement and provides some suggestions on how it might be used in education and care settings.

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Cultural Competence

Cultural competence is identified in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as one of the pedagogical practices that informs curriculum decision-making and enhances children’s learning. This fact sheet will explore the distinctions between culture, valuing cultural diversity and cultural competence, in order to support educator’s thinking and practices. Reflective questions are included to promote reflection and discussion.

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Respectful Relationships

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) identifies secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children as one of the principles that underpin practice. This factsheet explores the role of the educator in developing positive, meaningful and nurturing relationships. Reflective questions are included to promote reflection and discussion.

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Reflective Practice

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) identifies reflective practice as one of the principles that supports and enhances teaching and learning. This fact sheet is designed to explore what is meant by the term “reflective practice”, to outline some of the benefits of reflecting on practice, and to consider ways to incorporate reflective practice into the everyday. Reflective questions are included to promote reflection and discussion.

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