Spotlight on Contemporary Pedagogy with Sally Beesley
What are the contemporary pedagogy issues facing early childhood educators today? Spend time with Sally Beesley as she shares an example of practice, reflecting on gender curiosity and authentic partnerships.
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 1 Kids and Cars – Episode 1
In the first episode of this series, renowned thinker and author Ann Pelo shares a story ‘Kids and Cars’ – a story of play and connection at KU Isobel Pulsford …
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 1 Kids and Cars – Episode 2
Ann Pelo revisits the tenets of the story ‘Kids and Cars’ and offers the Thinking Lens as a protocol for thinking, writing and reflection. Fran Bastion is again joined by …
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 2 Lily’s Story – Episode 1
Ann Pelo extends an invitation to educators to be present and attuned to the children in our care. She offers a beautifully crafted narrative of Lily in companionship with Ann …
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 2 Lily’s Story – Episode 2
Ann Pelo revisits Lily’s Story using the thinking lens as a protocol to guide us to reflect and document purposefully with care and insight. Fran Bastion and Kelly Slip, Director …
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 3 Sam’s Story – Episode 1
Ann Pelo illuminates the world of the toddler in the story she shares of time spent with Sam at The Joey Club Sydney, capturing incidental moments that tell rich stories …
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 3 Sam’s Story – Episode 2
In the final episode of this series, Ann Pelo discusses Sam’s Story using the Thinking Lens to guide educators to dive deeply into Sam’s identity. Amal Nsar and Caitlin Burns …
Spotlight on the Art of Teaching with Dr Gai Lindsay
Listen to Dr Gai Lindsay’s inspirational reflections on the importance of the arts in the lives of young children. Hear her talk about why children have the right to an …
10 Minutes on Gender with Associate Professor Kylie Smith
We are joined by Associate Professor Kylie Smith to explore the topic of gender and play. Kylie shares insight into how young children develop their understanding of gender and the …
Spotlight on Rituals with Jan Faulkner and Laure Hislop
Why are routines and rituals important in our early childhood programs? Jan Faulkner and Laure Hislop unpack this question and discuss the special significance they have to children’s wellbeing, relationships …
