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Change of Book Title - Melbourne, Australia Study Tour 2017

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There is a change of book title to be used in the study tour in Melbourne, Australia ( 18 - 21 October 2017) . We will be using Thinking Critically About Environments for Young Children - Bridging Theory & Practice. Please click here for more information on the 2017 International Learning Journeys. Blog www.thelearningcaravan.blogspot.com Facebook www.facebook.com/thelearningcaravan www.facebook.com/REA.Interest.Group www.facebook.com/theteachingresourcestore www.facebook.com/groups/EC.communityofpractice www.facebook.com/groups/invitationtoplay Email thelearningcaravan@gmail.com

Study Tours on the Reggio Emilia Approach | 2017

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The Learning Caravan has been organizing international study tours since 2011. Our study tours were well attended by educators from Taiwan, Greece, Norway, USA, UK, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. These study groups are professional learning circles for early childhood educators motivated to gain deeper understanding of the emergent curriculum and the Reggio Emilia approach. Participants will visit Reggio-inspired early-years programmes, engage in valuable discussions with global early childhood colleagues and generate fresh ideas that will transform their teaching practice. 2017 Dates  (click on the respective link to register) Auckland, New Zealand - 3 to 6 May 2017 Tainan, Taiwan - 28 June to 1 July 2017 Melbourne, Australia  - 18 to 21 October 2017 Sydney, Australia - 25 to 28 October 2017 Recent Study Tours Stockholm, Sweden - June 2016 Perth, Australia - May 2016 Auckland, New Zealand - April 2016 Melbourne, Australia - March 2016 ...

Book Study Groups with a focus on the Emergent Curriculum

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The Learning Caravan organizes study groups for early childhood educators. These study groups are professional learning circles for early childhood educators who are motivated to  gain deeper understanding of the emergent curriculum, engage in valuable discussions with global early childhood colleagues and generate fresh ideas that will transform their teaching practice. Registration for the study groups is accepted up to  6 months prior to the commencement date.   Participants will meet as a community of learners to read, discuss, and learn from books that challenge them to develop new strategies and ideas for improving their practices.  The study programme will also include interactive activities, visits to progressive early childhood centres and sharing by early childhood professionals. Book Details Book Details Book Details Book Details Book Details Programme Overview book discussion visits to progressive e...

Book Study Group - Auckland, New Zealand 2017

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The Learning Caravan organizes study groups for early childhood educators. These study groups are professional learning circles for early childhood educators who are motivated to  gain deeper understanding of the emergent curriculum, engage in valuable discussions with global early childhood colleagues and generate fresh ideas that will transform their teaching practice. Registration for the study groups is accepted up to  6 months prior to the commencement date.   Participants will meet as a community of learners to read, discuss, and learn from books that challenge them to develop new strategies and ideas for improving their practices.  The study programme will also include interactive activities, visits to progressive early childhood centres and sharing by early childhood professionals.  We will be reading and discussing "Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings: From Theory to Practice."   Participants need to have a copy of the boo...