Join the six project leaders of the framework update as they unpack the purpose and process of updating the frameworks, in a five-part live webinar series on the newly revised Belonging, being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework.
Overview of the updates
This short pre-recorded video provides an overview of the process of updating the Approved Learning Frameworks. In this video, you will hear from the six project leaders – Fay Hadley, Linda Harrison, Susan Irvine, Lennie Barblett, Jennifer Cartmel and Francis Bobongie Harris as they summarise the purpose of the update and the three stages undertaken to deliver the updated frameworks. This process ensured that the EYLF V.2 and MTOP V.2 are current and support effective foundations for the provision of high quality education and care across the early childhood and school aged care sectors.
Webinar 1–Overarching vision of the frameworks
The first webinar in this series delves into the key changes and refinements of the overarching vision of the Approved Learning Frameworks, including strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective throughout the Frameworks, and how cultural responsiveness is woven throughout the Vision, Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes of the updated Frameworks. Professor Lennie Barblett and Dr Francis Bobongie-Harris, as well as some of the educators involved in the pilot will share what the key updates were, and how these were informed by contemporary resources, comprehensive stakeholder engagement, and the piloting of proposed updates in a variety of contexts.
Webinar 2–Sustainability
In the second webinar in this series, we will unpack one of the new Principles in the updated Approved Learning Frameworks–Sustainability. We explore the interconnectedness of environmental, social and economic sustainability, and what this looks like in early childhood and school aged care settings. Join Professor Susan Irvine and Professor Linda Harrison as well as some of the educators involved in the pilot as we unpack this newly added Principle and develop a shared understanding of the role sustainability plays in living in the now and securing our future.
Webinar 3–Play-based learning and intentionality in the EYLF
In the third webinar in this series, we explore key changes in the updated Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework that strengthen the connection between play-based learning and intentionality. Join Associate Professor Fay Hadley and Professor Lennie Barblett, as well as some of the educators involved in the pilot as we deepen our understanding of intentionality while becoming more familiar with the Vision, Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes of the updated Framework.
Webinar 4–Assessment, evaluation and planning in the EYLF
Join ECA in Conversation with six project leaders of the framework update as they unpack the purpose and process of updating the frameworks, in a five-part live webinar series on the newly revised My Time, Our Place.
The following live webinars were live and have been made available for view on demand.
Overview of the updates
This short pre-recorded video provides an overview of the process of updating the Approved Learning Frameworks. In this video, you will hear from the six project leaders – Fay Hadley, Linda Harrison, Susan Irvine, Lennie Barblett, Jennifer Cartmel and Francis Bobongie Harris as they summarise the purpose of the update and the three stages undertaken to deliver the updated frameworks. This process ensured that the EYLF V2.0 and MTOP V2.0 are current and support effective foundations for the provision of high quality education and care across the early childhood and school aged care sectors.
Webinar 1–Overarching vision of the frameworks
The first webinar in this series delves into the key changes and refinements of the overarching vision of the Approved Learning Frameworks, including strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective throughout the Frameworks, and how cultural responsiveness is woven throughout the Vision, Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes of the updated Frameworks. Professor Lennie Barblett and Dr Francis Bobongie-Harris, as well as some of the educators involved in the pilot will share what the key updates were, and how these were informed by contemporary resources, comprehensive stakeholder engagement, and the piloting of proposed updates in a variety of contexts.
Webinar 2–Sustainability
In the second webinar in this series, we will unpack one of the new Principles in the updated Approved Learning Frameworks – Sustainability. We explore the interconnectedness of environmental, social and economic sustainability, and what this looks like in early childhood and school aged care settings. Join Professor Susan Irvine and Professor Linda Harrison as well as some of the educators involved in the pilot as we unpack this newly added Principle and develop a shared understanding of the role sustainability plays in living in the now and securing our future.
Webinar 3–Play-based learning and intentionality in the EYLF
In the third webinar in this series, we explore key changes in the updated Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework that strengthen the connection between play-based learning and intentionality. Join Associate Professor Fay Hadley and Professor Lennie Barblett, as well as some of the educators involved in the pilot as we deepen our understanding of intentionality while becoming more familiar with the Vision, Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes of the updated Framework.
Webinar 4–Assessment, evaluation and planning in the EYLF
In the final webinar in this series, we delve into key changes in the updated Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0) that align assessment and evaluation for learning, development and wellbeing. Join Professor Linda Harrison and Professor Susan Irvine, as well as some of the educators involved in the pilot as we extend our understanding of the newly updated EYLF V2.0 Planning Cycle, and the role of assessment and evaluation within this, including how children can be engaged in documenting and reflecting on their own learning.
Digital technologies, networks and tools are a big part of many children’s lives. When we observe the ideas that children bring into their play within early childhood settings we often see stories and concepts that stem from the digital world. As early childhood professionals working with young children we have a responsibility to ensure that children know and understand how to access and use these digital platforms in a safe and responsible way.
In this webinar, Catharine Hydon and the team from the Alannah & Madeline Foundation will discuss:
- how to engage children in digital learning in play-based ways
- what safe digital play and learning may look like in a variety of setting types
- Playing IT Safe tools and resources that can be utilised with children from birth.
It may seem as though the early childhood sector has been the subject of constant reform over the past two decades, and really it has! With the design of national curriculum frameworks and the introduction of the National Quality Framework, along with reforms around child care subsidises and kindergarten funding, early childhood professionals may feel as though their heads are spinning. While the constant changes do present some challenges, it is important to also view these through a lens of opportunity and advocacy, particularly as we learn more about quality in the early childhood sector.
In this webinar, Catharine Hydon and Fay Hadley discuss:
- how to use data and evidence to support continuous quality improvement
- a selection of recommendations and implications from recently reviewed documents and their potential impacts on early childhood education and care settings and professionals
- how early childhood professionals can actively engage in advocacy for reform.
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*** This is a recorded version of a live event ***
“Being ethical involves thinking about everyday actions and decision making, either individually or collectively, and responding with respect to all concerned” (ECA Code of Ethics, 2016). The release of EYLF V2 is a perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the continued connection of the document to the ECA Code of Ethics. As professionals, we have a number of ethical responsibilities and engaging in critically reflective dialogue around ethical pedagogy is one of these.
In this webinar, Catharine Hydon and Linda Newman discussed:
- the complimentary nature of the ECA Code of Ethics and the Early Years Learning Framework
- the role of ethics in professional practice
- examples of what ethical practice might look like in early childhood settings.