Transition to School: Continuity of Teaching and Learning in the Early Years

This workshop will provide Prep teachers and school curriculum leaders with opportunities to understand the research and practices that support children’s successful transition to school.

Who should attend

Prep teachers, including from Early Childhood Development Programs, Principals, Deputy Principals, Heads of Curriculum and Heads of Special Education Services.

It is preferable to have two people from each school attend — a Prep teacher and a curriculum leader.

Outline

This workshop will focus on continuity of curriculum and learning as children transition into Prep, including:

• principles and practices for positive transition
• pedagogies for early years learning
• continuity of curriculum
• data and information to support continuity of learning.

Participants have the opportunity to:

• explore current research on transition to school
• network with other teachers and curriculum leaders in your region
• reflect on current strategies and plan ways to turn evidence to actions.

This workshop has relevance to elements of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: one, two, three, four and six.

Cost

This workshop is provided at no cost to participants.

Agenda

• principles and practices for transition
• pedagogies for early years learning

• curriculum links between Prep and prior to school learning (focus on English and Mathematics)
• pedagogies to implement the Prep curriculum (including Australian Curriculum)

• data and information to support transition to Prep
• interpreting transition statements
• strategies to gather information and plan for children’s transition to Prep
• reflection, evaluation and close

Dates and venues

Registration

Participants are advised to register as early as possible as workshops may fill quickly. Only registered participants may attend this workshop. Register by completing the registration form overleaf and email to .

Please note: you are only registered once you receive confirmation of registration via email from QCAA. Contact if you do not receive a confirmation email.

Enquiries

Contact the Professional Development and Events team:

Email:

Phone:(07) 3864 0471 or (07) 3864 0220.

• These workshops are extremely popular so register early to avoid disappointment.
• Please complete ALL DETAILS on this form using BLOCK LETTERS.
• Your registration is confirmed when you receive an email from the QCAA.
• It is preferable to have a Prep teacher and Curriculum leader from each school to attend.

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