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with Dr Kate Williams & Sally Savage Learn how to use rhythm and movement activities to positively support the development of self-regulation and underlying brain connections in young children. This interactive workshop explores how children develop the ability to move rhythmically to music and external rhythms (beat synchronization), the cognitive benefits of music participation, music therapy. Participants will learn about … Read More

Loose Parts provide inexpensive, creative opportunities for children’s work and play. These sustainable materials can be sourced locally then reused or recycled. Loose parts and recycled materials provide possibilities for creative thinking, working together cooperatively and developing responsibility. Interactive workshop with Carolyn Lunt Thursday 16 August 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Werribee Learning Centre Deakin University Bridge Street Werribee Light supper … Read More

Interactive workshop with Associate Professor Coral Campbell This workshop is intended to highlight children’s learning through play, how they interact with science through all aspects of our natural and constructed world, and how educators can stimulate and sustain learning. Discussion will highlight how those involved with young children can develop their own understanding and help young children to explore, investigate … Read More

Troubling Place and Reconciliation Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education with Mat Jakobi, Catherine Hamm, and Mindy Blaise, Victoria University An Evening of Theatre and Dialogue By experimenting with a walking, dialoguing, and placing methodology, this presentation shows how an Australian Aboriginal teacher educator and two settler white women are dialoguing in ways that scratch at the layers of inscription that … Read More

The President and Members of the Council of the Association of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies request the pleasure of your company at the 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & MEMBERS’ TOUR Saturday 11 November 2017 at   The State Library of Victoria Swanston Street, Melbourne The Members’ Tour of the Library will commence at 10.00am Details The Tour will be … Read More

Learn how early childhood professionals, including coordinators and educational leaders, can support the learning and well-being of children, families and educators in early childhood. Wednesday 13 July 10.00am to 1.30pm Moreland Civic Centre 90 Bell Street COBURG (enter via Urquhart Street: Melways: 17 J12) JOIN US FOR THIS FREE EVENT LUNCH INCLUDED Details Register Now: info@agecs.org.au

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Jams for Juniors for children aged birth to 7 years and parents/ educators. Each workshop has a different musical theme 15 FREE tickets for members to attend sessions this year (5 per session). A great opportunity to observe how music with a variety of instruments is introduced to children and to observe how children respond. The … Read More