Curriculum links – early childhood educators
Curriculum links – early childhood educators comprises 4 individual microlearning modules focused on supporting continuity of learning and a strong and successful start to school. This learning is short, flexible and available on-demand. Modules can be completed individually, in any order and at any time.
To maximise impact, educational leaders may choose to facilitate a module/s for groups or teams. Doing so allows leaders to align professional learning with service priorities and add contextual information to consider how this professional learning informs the educational program and practice of early childhood services.
Rationale
Teachers and educators have a key role in the successful transition to school by understanding the curriculum and pedagogy that children are exposed to in each. This course identifies the links between early childhood practices, the Early Years Learning Framework and the Early Stage 1 curriculum. It supports early childhood educators to know the ‘Where to next?’ in terms of learning and to develop a shared understanding of curricula and pedagogy across the education continuum.
Target audience
Early childhood educators
Mode of delivery
This course is available through MyPL.
Duration – 25 minutes
Available – now
Understand continuity of learning and its importance in a strong start to school
What is continuity of learning?
Why do early childhood educators need to understand curriculum reform?
How does an understanding of the English K-2 and Mathematics K-2 syllabuses support continuity of learning?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – now
Understand key aspects of the National Quality Standard and the School Excellence Framework and how they promote continuous improvement in transition practices and continuity of learning for all children.
What are the links between the National Quality Standard and the School Excellence Framework?
How do the key documents promote continuous improvement in transition and continuity of learning?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – coming soon
Understand how the outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework support the foundational skills in the Early Stage 1 curriculum.
- How is continuity framed in the curriculum documents?
- How are foundational literacy and numeracy skills developed in early childhood settings?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – coming soon
Understand how using the Transition to School Statement collaboratively with Early Stage 1 teachers supports continuity of learning for all children.
- Why are collaborative partnerships important?
- How do I complete the Transition to School Statement?
- How does the Transition to School Statement support children’s continuity of learning?