Early Years
People and places in early childhood education – Leanne Mits
In the latest People and places in early childhood education, Leanne Mits talks to us about building a sense of community at Pope Road Kindergarten in Blackburn. Leanne was awarded Teacher of the Year in the 2019 Victorian Early Years Awards and was recently awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her innovations in and commitment and exemplary service to early childhood education for more than 35 years.
Leanne speaks about the importance of relationships, respect and reciprocity as the foundation for building connections with children and families and the wider community. The 8 Practice Principles of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) are evident in the relationship-based practice at the core of Leanne’s work.
New videos and fact sheet
You can now watch a series of videos from our June Twilight Webinar, ‘Digital technology in the early years: The importance of everyday learning opportunities to build young children’s digital technology skills’.
The videos feature Professor Susan Edwards from the Australian Catholic University discussing how early childhood professionals can support young children’s conceptual understanding of and skill development with digital technologies.
An accompanying fact sheet is also available.
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A binder cover and spine insert are available if you are collecting Early Years fact sheets.
If you would like a free copy, email the Early Years Unit at veyldf@education.vic.gov.au.
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