This professional development has been designed for early childhood educators who want to include Science, nature play, storytelling, and Aboriginal cultures in their learning programs.
During this one-day workshop, you will:
Learn how to include Aboriginal cultures in outdoor activities
Experience Aboriginal storytelling and nature play
Explore Healesville Sanctuary and connect to Australian animals
Talk with Sanctuary Teachers and other early childhood educators
You will grow your knowledge, teaching skills and confidence:
Discover how to use nature-based activities to teach science, stories, and Aboriginal cultures.
Get support for Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) outcomes
Gain ideas for sparking your children’s interest and curiosity
Learn up-to-date information and real-world examples
Access lesson plans and resources that you can use right away.
Recognition: Certificate for 5 hours of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 2.3, 6.2
Join us for individual workshops or complete the whole series.
This series is free for Zoos Victoria members. Not a member? Join on our webpage: https://www.zoo.org.au/education/teacher-pd/pd-early-childhood/
To request a booking and advise any dietary requirements, click the ‘Request Booking’ button on our webpage or call 1300 966 784.
We require a minimum of 10 people to go ahead. Cancellation of the event will be made 7 days prior if the minimum is not met.
More Information
contact@zoo.org.au
1 3009 66784