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Webinar 2

  • We will deep dive into the role of a teacher in a play-based and inquiry learning approach, and the pragmatics of setting up environments to support this.
  • We will be listening and talking to an expert panel, consisting of play-based and inquiry learning coordinators and classroom teachers, about implementation opportunities and challenges.
  • We will also be hearing about the value of outdoor play and learning from a landscape architect who designs outdoor play spaces in schools.
  • We also want to hear from you. We look forward to answering your questions and discussing the ideas and strategies that you have developed about play-based and inquiry learning.

Want to know more?

Watch the webinar trailer below to get a stronger idea of the session to come.

 

Webinar 2: Planning and Implementing a play-based and inquiry learning approach

 

Progressing with the Differentiated/Play-based and inquiry learning program

You’ve now reached half-way in the program. 

Module 2 - Planning and implementing a play-based  and  inquiry learning approach, has examined the teacher’s role in supporting student’s play and learning. 

Stay tuned for Module 3 - Assessing learning through play.

This module will explore how student learning can be assessed through a play-based and inquiry approach. You will also have the opportunity, to join your community for a focused webinar on this topic on Tuesday 1st June 2021, from 4 – 5 pm.





Orientation

Professional learning program orientation materials

Module 1

Module1.1 - What is play-based and inquiry learning?

Module1.2 - Differentiated through play-based and inquiry learning

Module1.3 – Experiences and outcomes

Module 1.4 - What does play look like?

Module 1.5 - Play-based learning and general capabilities

Module 1.6 - Building community - discussion and webinar

Module 2

Module 2.1 - Introduction to Module 2

Module 2.2 - Linking High Impact Teaching Strategies to play-based and inquiry learning

Module 2.3 - Planning and implementing play-based and inquiry learning

Module 2.4 - Organising and resourcing play-based and inquiry learning experiences

Module 2.5 - Upholding Victoria’s Vision for Learning

Module 3

Module 3: Assessing learning through play

Module 3.2 Different types of assessment

Module 3.3 Assessment models

Module 3.4 Assessment of play

Module 3.5 Assessing language and literacy

Module 3.6 Assessing numeracy and mathematics

Module 3.7 Assessing Personal and Social Capability

Module 3.8 Building community – discussion and webinar

Module 4

Module 4.1 Play- based and inquiry learning is differentiated and inclusive

Module 4.2 Knowing students as players and learners

Module 4.3 Differentiation as a teaching approach

Module 4.4 Differentiation in practice-Goal setting

Module 4.5 Supporting dispositions for learning through student agency

Module 4.6 Building community–discussion and webinar

Resource bank

Webinar Resources