Workshop - The Power of Play: More Than Just Play (2015)

This is a workshop for pre-service or in-service early childhood educators, centre leaders, curriculum planner or anyone who is keen to deepen their understanding of play in early childhood education.

The workshop is available in Singapore and Indonesia.
SINGAPORE: 17 October 2015, 9am to 4pm

INDONESIA: 14 & 15 November 2015, 9am to 4pm


Overview
  • The role of play in early childhood education
  • Historical background and theory
  • Types of play
  • Stages of play
  • Why play?
  • Role of adults in children's play
  • Reflections on play
  • Connecting play and learning
  • Resources to support play

Facilitator
The facilitator of the workshop is Ms. Alyna Chong, founder of The Learning Caravan Pte Ltd, an educational consultancy company incorporated in Singapore. Alyna started in the early childhood field in 1987 and has extensive experience working in both local and international early-years settings in Singapore. She is actively engaged in continuing professional development through research-based practices in her work with children, educators and parents. 

 Methodology
Methodology that would be used in this workshop includes audio-visual presentations, discussions, reflective sharing and practical & interactive activities.

Registration

Organizer
The Learning Caravan provides educators with experiential & practical training that is built upon current research, actual practice and most of all, a passion to help educators develop dispositions that promote respect for the Child and planning & programming that is based on the needs & interests of the Child.

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