Early Learning Matters
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -The Early Learning Matters podcast series aims to inspire high-quality early childhood practice and build educator capacity. Jacqui Ward (Early Learning Coordinator) is joined by a number of colleagues who support department preschools where they unpack important early childhood concepts, theories and practice. The podcasts are designed to supplement and complement other resources and professional learning.
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Episodes
Updated Early Years Learning Framework
February 09, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 8.17 MBJacqui Ward and Nicci McDowell discuss the updates to the Early Years Learning Framework. This includes providing an overview of the key changes and what educators need to do to be ready for 2024 implementation.
Play-based learning in schools
January 24, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBNicole Burgess and Sarah Wenham join Jacqui Ward to discuss the importance of play-based learning in early years.
STEM in the early years
August 04, 2022 11:46 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBSibylle Seidler, Heike Hendershot and Haley Bates from Little Scientist join Jacqui Ward to discuss the importance of STEM in the early years.
What is the AEDC and what type of information is in the AEDC?
May 15, 2022 19:39 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat is the AEDC and what type of information is in the AEDC?
How to engage with the AEDC data
May 15, 2022 19:37 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBHow to engage with the AEDC data
Australian Early Development Census (AEDC data)
April 20, 2022 00:01 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBDiscussion on the accessibility of AEDC data and its use to promote and support service and policy development.
Effective use of the transition to school statement
December 01, 2021 11:07 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBLisa Wicks talks to a Kindergarten and Preschool teacher from Woy Woy public school about using the transition to school statement effectively
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Vietnamese
November 30, 2021 23:58 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Vietnamese. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Urdu
November 30, 2021 23:56 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Urdu. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Turkish
November 30, 2021 23:54 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Turkish. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Thai
November 30, 2021 23:52 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Thai. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Swahili
November 30, 2021 23:50 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Swahili. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Punjabi
November 30, 2021 23:48 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Punjabi. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Persian
November 30, 2021 23:46 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Persian. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Mongolian
November 30, 2021 23:43 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Mongolian. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Mandarin
November 30, 2021 23:41 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Mandarin. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Korean
November 30, 2021 23:37 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Korean. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Khmer
November 30, 2021 23:35 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Khmer. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Japanese
November 30, 2021 23:33 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Japanese. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Hindi
November 30, 2021 23:31 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Hindi. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Cantonese
November 30, 2021 23:26 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Cantonese. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Translated early childhood guided learning package - Arabic
November 30, 2021 23:03 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThis early childhood guided learning package has been translated to Arabic. The early childhood guided learning packages have been developed by early childhood professionals and learning designers to support learning at home for 3-5 year old preschool children.
Numeracy in the early years - Part 3
October 31, 2021 14:39 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis is the third podcast in a series about numeracy in the early years. In this podcast, Jacqui Ward, Linda De Marcellis and Juliana Lagana discuss the numeracy concepts. They provide links to research that highlight the importance of developing strong understandings of these concept in early childhood and examples and resources to support educators broaden their understanding of how these concepts fit together to develop children’s numeracy skills.
Numeracy in the early years - Part 2
October 31, 2021 14:35 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis is the second podcast in a series about numeracy in the early years. In this podcast, Jacqui Ward, Linda De Marcellis and Juliana Lagana discuss the intentional and explicit teaching of numeracy in the early years. They unpack the importance of planning for intentional mathematics and numeracy learning and highlight pedagogical practices that support that planning. They provide links to research and resources around mathematical talk and touch on some practical strategies and tools that...
Numeracy in the early years - Part 1
October 31, 2021 14:24 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis is the first podcast in a series about numeracy in the early years. In this podcast, Jacqui Ward, Juliana Lagana and Linda De Marcellis discuss the importance of numeracy in both early childhood and school curriculum. They clarify the relationship and interconnectedness of mathematics and numeracy and speak about how numeracy development in the early years supports later learning.
Creative arts in the early years
September 22, 2021 18:07 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis podcast explores the importance of creative arts in the early years including early childhood and the first years of school.
Effective assessment in early childhood
September 22, 2021 18:05 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this podcast, Jacqui and Lisa discuss the elements of effective assessment in early childhood settings. They discuss the ways that early childhood educators can focus in on assessment as the first part of the teaching and learning cycle and how the new assessment tool can support educators to more effectively engage in assessment practices linked to the outcomes of the early years learning framework.
Children as researchers
April 15, 2021 12:18 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this podcast, Ruth and Chris discuss the topic of children as researchers, and how inquiry-based learning supports children's authentic engagement. Chris provides examples of children working alongside educators to explore a topic as equal partners in the learning.
High potential and gifted education in the early years
March 18, 2021 16:56 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this podcast, Jacqui Ward and Lynda Lovett discuss the difference between high potential and gifted and how the department’s policy and The Early Years Learning Framework align. They also delve into the importance of transition to school for high potential and gifted children.
For families - how to support learning within the family and across learning areas
March 09, 2021 11:30 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThis podcast looks at how parents can support learning for each of their children across age ranges by involving them in every day, fun activities that allow each child to be involved and learn at their own level. Many everyday home activities can support concepts and learning outcomes across early childhood to school learning areas all at the same time.
For families - letting your child take the lead!
March 09, 2021 11:26 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWhen a child plays alone, or solitarily, they have a chance to engage deeply and can make mistakes and create solutions, feeling accomplished. Playing with others supports the ongoing development as children ‘practice’ what they learned. This episode discusses the benefits of letting your child take the lead in their own play.
For families - play based learning and how children learn through play
March 09, 2021 11:24 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode, we explore how children learn everyday through play in the early years and how helping your child learn at home through play, can lay strong foundations for reading and writing and more formal school learning.
For families - what guides what and how children learn in the early years?
March 09, 2021 11:22 - 9 minutes - 9.34 MBThis episode explores how the 'Early Years Learning Framework', as the mandatory curriculum for early childhood education, supports teachers to deliver learning programs that improve learning outcomes for children and support learning in the early years. We also look at how that supports a strong start to school.
For families - learning in the everyday
March 09, 2021 11:15 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBLearning in the everyday introduces a series of podcasts about how children learn through everyday experiences and play at home, not only at preschool, school or early childhood services. This episode focuses on recognising the learning that comes from the activities and routines that parents and families do every day.
Literacy in the early years - developing oral language and the demands of schooling
February 18, 2021 13:11 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is the second podcast in the series about literacy in the early years. In this podcast, Vanessa Dimitroulas and Janice Gorrie discuss the demands of school and academic language and the role educators play in supporting children’s oral language development in the early years.
Literacy in the early years - oral language development and tuning in
November 22, 2020 14:03 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis is the first episode in a series about literacy in the early years. Vanessa and Janice discuss the oral language development of children and how it is shaped by their early experiences and interactions.
Dockett and Perry – transition and COVID-19
October 09, 2020 00:31 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBSue Dockett and Bob Perry, Peridot Education Pty Ltd, discuss possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families starting school. Changes in opportunities and expectations for transition practices are emphasised.
Dockett and Perry – what is transition?
October 09, 2020 00:25 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBSue Dockett and Bob Perry, Peridot Education Pty Ltd, reflect on 24 years of research and publication about transition to school. They emphasise the importance of building relationships among all involved and distinguish between transition practices and orientation programs.
Dockett and Perry - transition and COVID-19
October 08, 2020 13:31 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBSue Dockett and Bob Perry, Peridot Education Pty Ltd, discuss possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families starting school. Changes in opportunities and expectations for transition practices are emphasised.
Dockett and Perry - what is transition?
October 08, 2020 13:25 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBSue Dockett and Bob Perry, Peridot Education Pty Ltd, reflect on 24 years of research and publication about transition to school. They emphasise the importance of building relationships among all involved and distinguish between transition practices and orientation programs.
Transition to school at Tarro Public School
October 07, 2020 11:27 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBJacqui Ward talks to the Tarro Public School team about their transition to school practices, particularly in the context of COVID-19.
Learning from home - one school’s journey
May 04, 2020 10:19 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBA conversation with the Rosehill Public School preschool team about their learning from home journey.
Learning from home - one school's journey
May 03, 2020 23:19 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBA conversation with the Rosehill Public School preschool team about their learning from home journey.
School of the Air - supporting families with learning from home
May 03, 2020 23:13 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBThe Early Learning Matters team talk with School of the Air about supporting families with learning from home.
School of the Air - teaching remotely
May 03, 2020 22:57 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe Early Learning Matters team talk with School of the Air about teaching remotely.
Learning from home - supporting young children with a disability
April 02, 2020 12:41 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBJacqui Ward joins Therese Winyard to discuss how teachers can support continuity of learning for children with a disability when they are learning from home.
Quality preschool practice professional learning
April 02, 2020 12:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBJacqui Ward joins Cathrine Neislon-Hewitt, Faye Gowers and Kim Stouse-Lee from the University of Wollongong to discuss the quality preschool practice professional learning project.
The Early Years Learning Framework – revolutionary
March 29, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBJacqui Ward and Jess Lavers discuss the development and significance of The Early Years Learning Framework.
The Early Years Learning Framework – principles
March 29, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBJacqui Ward and Kerry Flick discuss the importance of the five guiding principles of The Early Years Learning Framework and they can inform early childhood practice.
The Early Years Learning Framework – practices
March 29, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBJacqui Ward and Sheree Bell explore the pedagogical practices within The Early Years Learning Framework, and unpack how the practices can inform an educator’s toolkit.