VEYLDF Alignment
Item uses these practice principles: Partnerships with families, High expectations for every child, Respectful relationships and responsive engagement, Equity and diversity, Integrated teaching and learning approaches.
Item responds to these sub-outcomes: Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes, Children engage with
a range of texts and get meaning from these texts.
Description
Language is one of the core components of culture and is deeply
linked to one’s identity. With
this principle in mind, this session aims to upskill early childhood
practitioners in their engagement with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
(CALD) families. Hear
about recent research on supporting and scaffolding home language. Learn how to
connect with and support young children and families with limited English in
your setting to help build their confidence, literacy skills and a strong sense
of belonging.
Inclusive Literacy Practices aims to provide information to support centres and their programs for a range of children. The focus of this session is on cultural diversity.
Areas covered include
Language and literacy development in the early years.
Techniques to understand and plan for the needs of children who speak other languages
Identify ideas and strategies for connecting with families and to provide literacy rich everyday practices to support them.
Guidance on choosing culturally appropriate books and planning a story time session
Opportunity for discussion and questions
Detailed Costs
Workshop: $400 per person (incl. GST and freight and handling for resrouce kit) for 2-2.5 hour online interactive workshop.
An Educators Resource Kit and certificate of attendance will be provided. Each participant will also receive follow-up online documentation such as a copy of Powerpoint slides and lists of resources at no additional cost.
A flat fee for services may be available upon request for over 20 participants.
Payment is required before attending.
Implementation Considerations
Program adaptability: This workshop is offered as a 2.5 hour live online session.
Certificates of attendance will be issued.
Scheduled events/workshops/training sessions: Workshops are offered regularly each term. Registrations into scheduled training sessions are welcome from individuals or from a team of staff. Sessions can also be scheduled especially for centres requiring training for all staff or large numbers of staff. This can be negotiated to suit your staff availability. Please contact Raising Literacy Australia to discuss scheduled dates and times.
Current best implementation knowledge: When teams of educators attend a workshop together and use the range of resources, tools and supports, they are able to work more effectively on intentional daily literacy practice as a team around the child.
Tools and system requirements: Access to Zoom and a strong internet connection
Priority Area
Communication, Access and inclusion
Strength of Evidence
Level 6 – Supported by expert
opinion