BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ELP Events - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ELP Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.elp.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ELP Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20190406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20190928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221124T143000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221124T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20220824T214234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T015316Z UID:10000087-1669300200-1669312800@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:The Power of Narrative: Palmerston North DESCRIPTION:THE POWER OF NARRATIVE Strengthening Our Learning and Teaching Communities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 24 November\n2:30 – 6:00pm\n(please note time change from original adverstising)\nCopthorne Hotel\, PALMERSTON NORTH\n$50.00 per person\nAfternoon tea provided\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for a flyer to print and share\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nTHREE ASPECTS TO BE EXPLORED!\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher inquiry and Learning Stories: A site for pedagogical change Presented by Wendy Lee\, Director of the Educational Leadership Project\, Aotearoa New Zealand \nWendy will share how documentation of formative assessment has the capacity to engage and strengthen teacher inquiry and enhance pedagogical practice in an early childhood setting. Learning Stories provides the platform to explore pedagogy and recognises that teaching is fundamentally inquiry in the domain of human attention and awareness (Mason 2002). Teachers’ reflections on the children’s learning and the teachers’ learning as a consequence of this illustrate how inquiry and documentation makes a powerful contribution to both strengthening teacher practice and enhancing pedagogical practice. Workable strategies for teachers\, developed from assessment data\, can construct opportunities for inquiry that recognise the learning journeys of both teachers’ and children. This creates powerful changes in pedagogy. \n \nMy Story Presented by Dr. Annie White\, Associate Professor\, Early Childhood Studies\, California State University Channel Islands\n Annie will share this qualitative case study\, which examined a four year interdisciplinary research project between a university’s Early Childhood Studies\, Art\, Performing Arts\, Theatre\, and Clay/Sculpture programs. Building on the work of Learning Stories (Carr & Lee\, 2012; 2019)\, this study examined an adaptation of this approach referred to as My Stories\, a process where students identify and share their social and cultural identities through narrative stories\, visual art\, clay and sculpture\, improvisation\, and interpretive dance modalities. The project focused on this interdisciplinary narrative approach on diverse students’ multiple learner identities and its impact on interactions and relationships\, and the theoretical framework of Funds of Identity. \n \nMentoring Stories Presented by Dr. Annie White\, Associate Professor\, Early Childhood Studies\, California State University Channel Islands \nAt California State University Channel Islands\, the Early Childhood Studies program uses Learning Stories to strengthen relationships between mentors\, university supervisors\, and university pre-service teachers. In addition to writing Learning Stories to young children\, university student teachers’ write Learning Stories to their mentor teachers where they are assigned to centres located in the local community where they complete practicum student teaching. Learning Stories are being used as a tool for professional development\, formative assessment of student field teaching experience and learning\, and strengthens relationships among adult learners. In a community of practice\, pre-service teachers learn to write Learning Stories in the classroom settings with young children\, and in addition\, have found this approach a powerful self-reflection tool that can be used for mentoring\, coaching and professional development that supports reciprocal life-long learning. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/the-power-of-the-narrative-palmerston-north/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221123T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221123T124500 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20220825T081502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T015450Z UID:10000089-1669194000-1669207500@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:The Power of Narrative: Wellington DESCRIPTION:THE POWER OF NARRATIVE Strengthening Our Learning and Teaching Communities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 23 November\n9:00am – 12:45pm\nTe Rito Maioha\, WELLINGTON\n$50.00 per person\nMorning tea provided\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for a flyer to print and share\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nTHREE ASPECTS TO BE EXPLORED!\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher inquiry and Learning Stories: A site for pedagogical change Presented by Wendy Lee\, Director of the Educational Leadership Project\, Aotearoa New Zealand \nWendy will share how documentation of formative assessment has the capacity to engage and strengthen teacher inquiry and enhance pedagogical practice in an early childhood setting. Learning Stories provides the platform to explore pedagogy and recognises that teaching is fundamentally inquiry in the domain of human attention and awareness (Mason 2002). Teachers’ reflections on the children’s learning and the teachers’ learning as a consequence of this illustrate how inquiry and documentation makes a powerful contribution to both strengthening teacher practice and enhancing pedagogical practice. Workable strategies for teachers\, developed from assessment data\, can construct opportunities for inquiry that recognise the learning journeys of both teachers’ and children. This creates powerful changes in pedagogy. \n \nMy Story Presented by Dr. Annie White\, Associate Professor\, Early Childhood Studies\, California State University Channel Islands\n Annie will share this qualitative case study\, which examined a four year interdisciplinary research project between a university’s Early Childhood Studies\, Art\, Performing Arts\, Theatre\, and Clay/Sculpture programs. Building on the work of Learning Stories (Carr & Lee\, 2012; 2019)\, this study examined an adaptation of this approach referred to as My Stories\, a process where students identify and share their social and cultural identities through narrative stories\, visual art\, clay and sculpture\, improvisation\, and interpretive dance modalities. The project focused on this interdisciplinary narrative approach on diverse students’ multiple learner identities and its impact on interactions and relationships\, and the theoretical framework of Funds of Identity. \n \nMentoring Stories Presented by Dr. Annie White\, Associate Professor\, Early Childhood Studies\, California State University Channel Islands \nAt California State University Channel Islands\, the Early Childhood Studies program uses Learning Stories to strengthen relationships between mentors\, university supervisors\, and university pre-service teachers. In addition to writing Learning Stories to young children\, university student teachers’ write Learning Stories to their mentor teachers where they are assigned to centres located in the local community where they complete practicum student teaching. Learning Stories are being used as a tool for professional development\, formative assessment of student field teaching experience and learning\, and strengthens relationships among adult learners. In a community of practice\, pre-service teachers learn to write Learning Stories in the classroom settings with young children\, and in addition\, have found this approach a powerful self-reflection tool that can be used for mentoring\, coaching and professional development that supports reciprocal life-long learning. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/the-power-of-the-narrative-wellington/ LOCATION:Te Rito Maioha\, Wellington\, 191 Thorndon Quay\, Wellington\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221017T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20220914T004910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T033457Z UID:10000090-1665993600-1667235600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Wānanga Ipurangi with Maria Sydney DESCRIPTION:Wisdom from ngā atua Māori\n\nMonday 17 October 2022\, 6:00-7:30pm\nONLINE\n \n \n \n \n \n As kaiako strengthening our connections to ngā atua Māori helps us to build our understanding of mana atuatanga/wellbeing. Reconnecting back to these stories and wisdom is pertinent to understanding the concept of mana\, that every person is born with. Join me in a waananga centred on exploring some of the narratives and pūrakau of ngā atua Māori. Learn ways to deepen your relationship with this mātauranga as we consider ways of incorporating this knowledge into our everyday practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An introduction waananga on Pepeha\nMonday 31 October 2022\, 6:00-7:30pm ONLINE\n \n \n \n \n \n Pepehā: An introduction of oneself that establishes identity\, culture and heritage. But for those who aren’t sure of which maunga\, awa and moana to acknowledge – it can be tough creating and collating a pepehā. Join Maria in this waananga that will provide some useful tools for those wanting to build upon and/ or create their very own\, unique pepehā in a fun\, inclusive and supportive space of ako. Nau mai – all welcome!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to Download a Flyer for Printing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Maria\nHaving spent most of my childhood growing up on my papa kainga and near the moana\, I have very fond memories of my whānau coming together\, singing waiata\, eating kaimoana\, te reo Māori being spoken and celebrated\, exploring te taiao and the gifts from Papatūānuku to my heart’s content. These integral experiences of connectedness as an ākonga have shaped who I am as a kaiako. Today those experiences continue to flow strongly within me. They are the pou supporting my foundations from which I view and interact with my world and the people I meet along the way. \nI am passionate about creating spaces for kaiako and leaders in ECE and beyond that centre mātauranga Māori\, indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous voices. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $35.00 per wānanga or $60.00 per person for both! URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/wananga-ipurangi-with-maria-sydney/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220921T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20220801T022203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T035817Z UID:10000085-1663750800-1663768800@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Leadership Wānanga - coming to Wellington! DESCRIPTION:Click here to download a flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To be held at  Toi Pōneke Arts Centre\, 61/69 Abel Smith St\, Wellington\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Te Tiriti-centered leadership in ECE Tuesday 20 September\, 9:00am-2:00pm \nAotearoa is on a journey towards the true enactment of partnership between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti. This is being reflected for us in education\, with a new history curriculum which includes the many narratives of our motu.\nAs each of us navigate these waves of change it is integral for us as kaiārahi (leaders) in ECE to deepen and strengthen our knowledge and delivery of te tiriti centred leadership.\nDuring this wānanga we will explore a range of whakaaro and strategies for kaiarahi to understand how they can fulfil their commitment within the partnership between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti.\nHe Wānanga o te Ao Māori Wednesday 21 September\, 9:00am-2:00pm\nTe Ao Māori encompasses the entire world\, through the lens of Tangata Whenua. Beyond this\, Māori are not a homogenous group\, so different iwi and hapū hold different perspectives based in their unique whakapapa and histories.\nAs kaiako\, understanding an entire world view can seem daunting\, let alone knowing how to apply these ways of knowing and being to our practice. This is exactly what Te Whāriki asks us to do\, so let’s explore some ways forward together. We start with Papatūānuku\, and create some foundations.\nThis wānanga will be a sharing of whakaaro and tikanga central to te ao Māori through a series of teachings which are accessible and open to all kaiako. Connections will be made to processes of pepeha\, te maramataka and Māori measures of time\, ngā Atua Māori\, te reo Māori me ngā tikanga\, and of course how each of these is integral to our enactment of Te Whāriki.\nNau Mai\, Haere Mai kaiako mā\, everyone is welcome.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Select one or attend both and save! Click HERE to download a flyer to print and share. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/leadership-wananga-coming-to-wellington/ LOCATION:Toi Pōneke Arts Centre\, 61/69 Abel Smith St\, Wellinton\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220616T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20210728T050806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T010740Z UID:10000084-1655402400-1655409600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Leadership Waananga: Te Tiriti-centred leadership in ECE - ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Presented Online over three Thursday evenings: \nPart One: 16 June Part Two: 23 June Part Three: 30 June \n6:00pm-8:00pm\nOnly $180.00 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download a flyer for printing and sharing with your team!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n He aha te kai a te rangatira?  He kōrero\, he kōrero\, he kōrero.\nWhat is the food of the leader?  It is knowledge. It is communication.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is a palpable shift happening in the political and cultural consciousness of Aotearoa today. This is being reflected in the education system in a common trajectory towards a true enactment of partnership between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti. \nIt is integral for us as kaiarahi (leaders) in ECE to deepen and strengthen our knowledge and delivery of te tiriti centred leadership\, in order to remain on board the waka as it navigates the waves of this shift. \n \nDuring this day long waananga we will explore a range of whakaaro and strategies for kaiarahi to understand how they can fulfil their commitment within the partnership between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti. \nEveryone is welcome to join us in this waananga\, nau mai haere mai e te whanau. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/leadership-waananga-te-tiriti-centred-leadership-in-ece-online/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20200812T224803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T223510Z UID:10000073-1649059200-1649091600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Celebrating Learning Stories Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATING LEARNING STORIES CONFERENCE ONLINE\nThis event was held on 5 March and all session recordings will be available until 4 April 2022!\nTwo Keynote Presentations and 16 Workshops! Read comments from those who attended in person\, below!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK TO OUR ONLINE EVENT SITE TO BOOK AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paying by invoice: If you would prefer to pay by invoice please scroll down to the bottom of this page to book (for attendees in NZ only). \nEmail admin@elp.co.nz if you have any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comments from some participants who attended live on the day: \n  \n\nAmazing to get an insight into philosophy and practice and to gain a deeper understanding of authentic Maori view within education. Authenticity and passion!\nThis was a powerful workshop\, great tools for combining many of the things we need to do – Internal Evaluation\, Planning\, Inquiry and Professional Growth Cycle.  The Roskill South Kaiako made this all very clear in their presentation.\nIt was fantastic. I learnt sooooo much and I can definitely make a huge shift in my practice\, thank you so much.\nI loved Anita’s workshop about Infants and Toddler\, sharing about her center\, it is beautiful and homey. It was lovely to see the some short videos on how children are playing/exploring loose parts and obstacles too. The environment is very important for this age group when we write learning stories ❤️ \nSincerely\, all of today’s presenters were very engaging and spoke very genuine and that made for a very connecting conference.\nThe international flavour and respect shown across various nationalities for each other\nThanks for the organisation and time you and the speakers put into this incredible day   I think we all will have laughed and cried and shared and grown together on that journey.  We were not able to be face to face yet I felt so connected to everyone.  Kia Ora   Aroha nui \nThank you very much to all involved for a very enjoyable\, stimulating conference. I look forward to watching the workshops I have missed and sharing some of my new found ideas and knowledge with my teaching team”\nWow to see these wahine toa – whose readings I devoured as a student – was so inspiring – what sensational meaningful mahi. Ka mau te wehi.\nWith full of respect and awe… thank you for this super conference!\nThank you for a very enriching conference with great speakers telling their stories and experience. Most enjoyable and learned lots of questions to think and reflect on.\nThank you for putting together such a high quality and professionally managed event\, yet still retaining the good old kiwi warm and relaxed atmosphere. Loved it!\nAmazing to hear others journeys and to be revitalized in energy after so many challenges in ECE. So many barriers which often forces us as kaiako to lose our passion and fight…. I am so humbled to share in the amazing knowledge\, aroha\, passion and dedication of all those that contributed today. Amazing \, inspirational\, heartwarming\, uplifting\, gives me enlightenment and replenished my soul as a kaiako and as a European Maori Wahine. As a person\, a spirit\, a peice of the wonderful world of Early Childhood Care and Education which is my life\, my purpose\, my soul\, I am thankful for you all ! 100%\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Being Curious: An educational agenda for the 21st century\nEmeritus Professor Margaret Carr University of Waikato\, New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRe-imagining Learning Stories: Charting New Territory for the Future\nDr. Annie WhiteAssociate Professor\, Early Childhood StudiesCalifornia State University Channel Islands\, USA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Pedagogy of Te Whāriki\, a Pathway to Progress\nBrenda Soutar\, Tumuaki at Te Kōhunga Reo o Mana Tamariki and Dr Lesley Rameka\, Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Education\, University of Waikato\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ALL WORKSHOP OPTIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharing is not caring \nThe creation of the online content presented throughout this conference is the intellectual property of the presenters. You may not post\, modify\, distribute\, or reproduce the material without obtaining the prior written consent of the presenter. \n*Putting an event like this together takes a lot of time and effort and the sharing or recordings with unregistered attendees will negatively impact the efforts of our presenters and our business. We appreciate your understanding. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/celebrating-learning-stories-annual-conference-2022/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211110T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20210105T221351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T023657Z UID:10000078-1636570800-1636578000@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Lecture Series 2021 DESCRIPTION:This year’s lecture series offers another array of extremely knowledgeable and passionate presenters\, chosen to challenge your thinking and inspire you in your practice throughout 2021 and beyond. \nTO BOOK SCROLL TO THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE & SELECT YOUR TICKETS \n$45.00 per teacher per lecture. \n Held at the University of Auckland Epsom Campus\, 6EJ-101  \n(Duncan McGhie Lecture Theatre in J Block) \nParking info: Gate 3 (74 Epsom Avenue) – this is parking in front of A block which is adjacent to J block; If Gate 3 is full\, try Gate 2 (76 Epsom Avenue) takes you into the multi-level carpark. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to download a programme for printing and sharing with your team\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TO BE DELIVERED ONLINE. EMAIL admin@elp.co.nz TO REGISTER\nI te tīmatanga\, ko te pūrākau; It starts with a story. Presented by Emma Parangi \nTe Ara Poutama\, indicators of quality for early childhood education\, is a guiding document from the Education Review Office which is founded on a pūrākau Māori about the origins of knowledge. This webinar will unpack this pūrākau\, examining the journey of Tāne-nui-a-rangi undertook to retrieve ngā kete mātauranga (the baskets of knowledge) for te ira tangata (humankind). The learning present at each stage of this journey is the basis for measuring quality in early childhood education because of the inherent ako (reciprocal learning processes) of introspection\, reflection\, evaluation\, and action Tāne and other atua embody. \nThrough looking deeper into our pūrākau we can uncover akoranga tawhito (ancient teachings) to guide the systems\, processes\, and practice which create learning communities which centre mokopuna\, whānau and hapori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Previous lectures in this series (some now available online)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 10 February\, 7:00pm-9:00pm:\nHe Māpuna te Tamaiti: Supporting social and emotional competence through the work of Learning Stories Presented by Wendy Lee\, Educational Leadership Project\nThis lecture will explore the ways in which assessment can influence children’s empathy and thereby strengthen their social emotional and relational dispositions in early childhood settings. I will illustrate how teacher’s work on assessment has the power to strengthen children’s identity around empathy and improve social relationships. We will explore some of the important ideas (both theory and practice) around both empathy and social emotional competence.  Current research indicates that children around the world are less empathetic today and this has huge ramifications for their learning and for humanity. Kaiako and educators need to increasingly provide children with opportunities to develop and strengthen dispositions such as empathy as part of the pedagogical outcomes in early childhood settings.  I will show through examples\, how this can be achieved by strengthening assessment documentation and by re-visiting this documentation with the learning community. We will also take the opportunity to look at the ways in which Kaiako can strengthen their empathetic dispositions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 14 April\, 7:00pm-9:00pm: \nGlass half empty or half full either way – FILL IT \nNOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW ONLINE Presented by Lynn Rupe\, Educational Leadership Project\nAn attitude of gratitude sounds so cliche. Is it just a matter of more warm fuzzies\, or does having a grateful disposition support you to be a better kaiako\, akonga and friend? \nScience tells us it is not just warm fuzzies\, but that a grateful disposition can change the world. Fostering a positive attitude helps us to lift our gaze to the richness of being a Te Whāriki-grounded centre. The language we use\, the habits we build and motivation of our hearts depends on our view of the world. Is your view of lack\, or abundance? Are you a rock or a water thinker? \nMokopunatanga – that the mokopuna of my mokopuna will flourish is not a lofty mountain but something that is attainable if we START WITH US. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 29 April\, 7:00pm-9:00pm\nThe bicultural framing of Te Whāriki Presented by Brenda Soutar\, former Tumuaki Rīwhi (Principal) at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Mana Tamariki\nThere is an expectation that the early childhood curriculum\, within the context of our Tiriti-based approach\, reflects what matters in each setting. How effectively are we reflecting\, culturally and contextually\, who we are and what matters here in Aotearoa? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 12 May\, 7:00pm-9:00pm:\nThe world of working theories… a way into creating a thinker! NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW ONLINE Presented by Lorraine Sands\, Educational Leadership Project\nWorking theories are ideas in motion. How wonderful to be kaiako in early learning settings\, creating contexts for children’s ideas to form\, shift and grow in partnership with whānau. Working theories too\, are the powerhouse of creative thought as they cause a juxtaposition of ideas and feelings\, giving rise to possibility thinking that often bubbles up in unexpected ways. \nThis lecture considers how kaiako might strengthen and stretch children’s working theories\, resisting the temptation to jump to a seemingly right answer\, instead enabling ideas to ferment\, stutter\, and whorl around to elicit a passionate drive to learn more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 9 June\, 7:00pm-9:00pm:\nPlay in practice: How we think influences how we teach Presented by Diti Hill-Denee\, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Auckland\nThe phrase “children learn through play” continues to challenge the teacher’s role in practice. In this presentation\, questions will be asked about the child’s right to play (UNCRC article 31) in contexts where adults make decisions about how children play. The emphasis will be on thinking deeply about play as part of teaching for play. The inter-relational aspects of play and an understanding of the learning-teaching process as complex and connected will be discussed. It will be suggested that play is a fundamental and serious human response; that play is about finding meaning in life and joy in living.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 14 July\, 7:00pm-9:00pm\nTō pono\, taku pono Presented by Maria Sydney\, Educational Leadership Project\nEveryone is welcome to join us as we waananga together about the whakaapa of our education system and how these narratives continue to impact our view of education and our role as kaiako in ECE today. We will explore notions of Te Whaariki as a bicultural document and kaupapa Māori theory and practice that enhances bicultural practice in our services. We will korero about some of the challenges that exist and share ways that we can collaborate as active agents of change through brave and courageous conversation. Ko te kai a te rangatira he kōrero. The food of chiefs is dialogue. Let us create space for brave dialogue and be the agents of change that we need. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 11 August\, 7:00pm-9:00pm\nWho is Froebel and why do his ideas resonate within an infant curriculum? Presented by Jean Rockel\, Honorary Academic at the Faculty of Education and Social Work\, The University of Auckland\nMany educators are unaware of Froebel or couldn’t possibly anticipate the relevance such a revolutionary thinker from long ago would have for 21st century early education in Aotearoa. \nThere is an essence at the heart of our pedagogy that we draw upon: holistic practice\, valuing play\, engaging with an ecological view of the natural world\, seeing children as active\, curious\, creative learners\, to be in “close and living relationship with people’s lives” – all examples of Froebelian ideas. This lecture portrays the significance of Froebel’s ideas within the cultural perspectives of infant pedagogy through examples of infant settings in England\, USA\, Hong Kong and New Zealand. The view of pedagogies of care as embodiments of culture emerged from participation in a 2-year international research study guided by Froebel’s philosophy of education. This presentation invites an exploration of infant curriculum through Froebel’s eyes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR: Wednesday 8 September\, 7:00pm-9:00pm\nMaking teachers’ work: Digital platforms and new objects of teaching in early childhood education Presented by Dr. Alexandra C. Gunn\, University of Otago (on behalf of the research team involving Joce Nuttall & Tonya Rooney\, Australian Catholic University and E. Jayne White\, RMIT)\nThis presentation draws from a pilot study into teachers’ practices of data production and use in early childhood education – with particular reference to the use of digital platforms for making learning stories. By interrogating data from workshadowing with teachers as they went about their daily activities\, I will contemplate changing work practices and the relationships between digital platform use\, the governance and production of teachers’ work and potential for making meaning about children’s learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On my own\, with your help: Laying the foundations for self regulation and resilience in infants and toddlers Presented by Anita Homewood\, Educational Leadership Project\nNOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW ONLINE\nWe are blessed to have a curriculum dedicated to the learning and development of infants and toddlers\, focused on care and respect\, and that embraces and nurtures the whole child. Within this curriculum\, kaiako support infants and toddlers to discover how to ‘be’ in this ever-changing world\, and recognise\, in particular\, the importance of providing opportunities to grow resilience and self regulation. \nWe will take a look at what self regulation and resilience are\, and how we can support infants and toddlers in in this part of their journey towards autonomy. We will will also look at how to capture this learning through our documentation\, sharing these magic moments that shape our youngest learners identities as capable and competent. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/lecture-series-2021/ LOCATION:Duncan McGhie Lecture Theatre (J 1.01)\, University of Auckland Epsom Campus\, 74 Epsom Avenue\, Auckland\, 1023\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211009T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211009T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20210322T211825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T051441Z UID:10000080-1633770000-1633782600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:ELP Lecture Series - Waikato DESCRIPTION:Saturday Inspiration Morning\n9:00am-12:30pm\n$90.00 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER\nDon Rowlands Centre\, Karapiro\nJean Rockel and Anita Homewood \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is Froebel and why do his ideas resonate within an infant curriculum? Presented by Jean Rockel\, Honorary Academic at the Faculty of Education and Social Work\, The University of Auckland \n \n \n \n \n \n Many educators are unaware of Froebel or couldn’t possibly anticipate the relevance such a revolutionary thinker from long ago would have for 21st century early education in Aotearoa. There is an essence at the heart of our pedagogy that we draw upon: holistic practice\, valuing play\, engaging with an ecological view of the natural world\, seeing children as active\, curious\, creative learners\, to be in “close and living relationship with people’s lives” – all examples of Froebelian ideas. This lecture portrays the significance of Froebel’s ideas within the cultural perspectives of infant pedagogy through examples of infant settings in England\, USA\, Hong Kong and New Zealand. The view of pedagogies of care as embodiments of culture emerged from participation in a 2-year international research study guided by Froebel’s philosophy of education. This presentation invites an exploration of infant curriculum through Froebel’s eyes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On my own\, with your help: Laying the foundations for self regulation and resilience in infants and toddlersPresented by Anita Homewood\, Educational Leadership Project \n \n \n \n \n \n We are blessed to have a curriculum dedicated to the learning and development of infants and toddlers\, focused on care and respect\, and that embraces and nurtures the whole child. Within this curriculum\, kaiako support infants and toddlers to discover how to ‘be’ in this ever-changing world\, and recognise\, in particular\, the importance of providing opportunities to grow resilience and self regulation. \n We will take a look at what self regulation and resilience are\, and how we can support infants and toddlers in in this part of their journey towards autonomy. We will will also look at how to capture this learning through our documentation\, sharing these magic moments that shape our youngest learners identities as capable and competent. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/elp-lecture-series-waikato/ LOCATION:Don Rowland Event Centre\, 601 Maungatautari Road\, Karapiro\, Waikato\, 3494\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20210705T013908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T050404Z UID:10000083-1628676000-1628697600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Leadership Waananga: Te Tiriti centered leadership in ECE - Auckland DESCRIPTION:AUCKLAND\nWednesday 11 August 2021\, 10:00am-4:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHe aha te kai a te rangatira?  \nHe kōrero\, he kōrero\, he kōrero. \n \nWhat is the food of the leader?  \nIt is knowledge. It is communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is a palpable shift happening in the political and cultural consciousness of Aotearoa today. This is being reflected in the education system in a common trajectory towards a true enactment of partnership between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti. \nIt is integral for us as kaiarahi (leaders) in ECE to deepen and strengthen our knowledge and delivery of te tiriti centred leadership\, in order to remain on board the waka as it navigates the waves of this shift. \n \nDuring this day long waananga we will explore a range of whakaaro and strategies for kaiarahi to understand how they can fulfil their commitment within the partnership between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti. \nPrice: $180 per person \nLocation: GridMNK – A collaborative and community inspired ako space \nMorning tea\, Lunch and Afternoon tea provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Everyone is welcome to join us in this waananga\, nau mai haere mai e te whanau. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Programme Flyer URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/leadership-waananga-te-tiriti-centered-leadership-in-ece/ LOCATION:GridMNK\, 2 Osterley Way\, Manukau\, 2104\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210602T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20210422T045908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T000504Z UID:10000082-1622658600-1623875400@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Waiata and Ukulele Workshops - Central and South Auckland DESCRIPTION:WAIATA & UKULELE\nFor beginners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!\nTo increase teachers repertoire of waiata\, kupu/words and basic kiwaha/phrases that enhance children’s identity\, belonging and wellbeing.\nPresented by Maria Sydney in CENTRAL and SOUTH Auckland.\nOnly $180.00pp for the series of 3 workshops!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to download a flyer for printing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This series of three workshops will be an opportunity to build your confidence in using te reo Māori\, while raising cultural awareness through learning the tikanga and pūrakau associated with waiata.\n\n \nHaving a particularly strong interest and passion for te reo Māori herself\, Maria will weave te reo Māori and matauranga Māori (i.e karakia\, waiata and ideas to support bicultural practice) throughout the workshops and be available for support with pronunciation and tips as well. \nA safe\, relaxed and fun learning space will be provided to ensure that all akonga have ample time and support throughout the workshops where needed. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWaiata can have deep symbolic meaning and can be used to reflect whakapapa\, purakau/ stories\, identity and cultural values.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning (outcomes) for tamariki: \n \nWaiata are fun for tamariki and enhances mana\, creativity\, language acquisition\, participation and so much more!  \nSupports awareness of sounds\, words\, rhythm and rhyme \nAbility to be creative and expressive through learning and singing waiata  \nUsing actions that accompany waiata can help with co-ordination skills too. \nThe use of te reo and tikanga Māori support tamariki to connect with their identity as Māori and strengthens their sense of belonging and wellbeing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brought to you by Maria Sydney. \n$180.00 per person \nA CHOICE OF LOCATIONS: All 6:30pm-8:30pm  \nSaint Columba Centre\, 40 Vermont Street\, Ponsonby on Tuesdays \nPart One: 18 May 2021 \nPart Two: 25 May 2021  \nPart Three: 1 June 2021  \nOur Kids Early Learning Centre\, 208A Church Street\, Onehunga on Wednesdays \nPart One: 2 June 2021 \nPart Two: 9 June 2021  \nPart Three: 16 June 2021  \nAttendees will need to borrow or purchase a ukulele to bring with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A holistic approach to teaching and learning in a supportive and fun learning environment\, this is an opportunity for kaiako (all ages\, stages\, backgrounds and abilities) to come and enjoy learning a new skill that can be used to support interactions with tamariki\, whanau and beyond!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maria is also available to come to your setting during daytime hours to support your team privately. Dates are limited so please get in touch to secure support for your team. For more information including costs\, contact admin@elp.co.nz\n\nWith respect and aroha\, Maria is available to come in to your service and work alongside kaiako and tamariki (where appropriate) to offer extra support for centres using a role modelling and tuakana/teina approach. She can provide kaiako with inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in their service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha\, Whanaungatanga\, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori.  URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/waiata-and-ukulele-workshops-central-auckland/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210510T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20210413T235237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T012128Z UID:10000081-1620671400-1621888200@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:A Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers - Auckland DESCRIPTION:Click here to download a flyer for printing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All workshops will be held at Saint Columba Centre\, 40 Vermont Street\, Ponsonby \nPresented by Anita Homewood\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers: Nurturing Mindfulness and Respect\nMonday 10 May\, 6:30-8:30pm\nThe first three years of life for a child is one of the most rapid in terms of learning and development. Within this time\, each child is gathering data and making sense of their world; most of this learning occurs in partnership with trusting relationships with knowledgable and wise adults. We will look at the Principles of Respect\, the foundation for Educaring® as developed by Magda Gerber\, and how they weave beautifully with the Principles\, Goals and Strands in Te Whāriki. We will look at examples of environment and practice that may nurture our youngest learners. \nIt’s only natural…\nMonday 17 May\, 6:30-8:30pm\nInfants are born ready to learn\, driven to explore\, motivated to make sense of their world. Infants learn and grow holistically – mind\, body and spirit – and when allowed to do so in their own way and in their own 8me\, mind\, body and spirit remain in synch. So how do we create an environment which supports their natural development? Where does that leave us in our role as kaiako? We will look at the natural development of infants and toddlers\, and at creating an environment to support infants and toddlers to be able to follow their inner drive. We will also examine our role in nurturing infants and toddlers\, and in making this learning visible. NB: wear something comfortable! \nFollow me!\nMonday 24 May\, 6:30-8:30pm\nTe Whāriki is founded on the vision that children “are competent and confident learners and communicators\, healthy in mind\, body\, and spirit\, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.” When we keep this at the forefront of our minds\, it causes us to rethink our image of infants and toddlers – seeing them as leaders in their learning. What does this look like and how do we capture the learning in action? Can we trust our youngest learners to take the lead? How do we plan for this? This workshop will unpack a curriculum for infants and toddlers where they take the lead and navigate their learning. We will go through noticing\, recognising and responding to this learning.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APOLOGIES\, THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO ON THE WAITING LIST FOR OUR NEXT SERIES\, OR ARRANGE FOR A PRIVATE IN-CENTRE WORKSHOP PLEASE EMAIL admin@elp.co.nz URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/a-curriculum-for-infants-and-toddlers-auckland/ LOCATION:St Colomba Centre\, 40 Vermont Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210310T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210310T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20210205T014253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T211605Z UID:10000079-1615366800-1615392000@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Heart-Motivated Leadership DESCRIPTION:HEART-MOTIVATED\nLEADERSHIP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A practical day for engaging with the many aspects of Kaihautū and Te Whakaruruhau (from the Te Ara Poutama resource).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 10 March\, 9:00am-4:00pm\nEllerslie Event Centre\, Auckland\nGoldstar Room on Level 5 of the Ascot Stand (the blue building)\nMorning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is a lot to consider when thoughtfully implementing the regulatory requirements of an early childhood centre.  We can centre the principles of Te Whāriki as a lens to look through for our vision\, strategic planning\, annual/action plan\, internal evaluation\, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH CYCLE\, assessment\, planning and evaluation\, ensuring we do not loose sight of what is important: he tangata\, he tangata\, he tangata.  We will talk about leadership from a te ao Māori perspective\, knowing that the wisdom of old that has been passed down through pakiwaitara and whakatauki has stood the test of time and experience. \nThe day will provide you with time to reflect on what motivates you in your role.  Leading with the heart to motivate and guide our work\, taking the mundane and boring tick-box mentality out of what we do and move to creating a vibrant teaching and learning space for everyone – mokopuna\, whānau and kaiako. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to download a flyer for printing\n \n \n \n \n \n Brought to you by Lynn Rupe and Maria Sydney URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/heart-motivated-leadership/ LOCATION:Ellerslie Event Centre\, 100 Ascot Avenue\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210225T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20201216T000842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T033151Z UID:10000077-1614276000-1619121600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Centring Te Ao Māori in Your Place DESCRIPTION:Centring Te Ao Māori in Your Place\nA series of Waananga coming to Kirikiriroa in 2021\nSupporting kaiako with everyday teaching & learning connected to te ao Māori (the Māori world).  Maria is passionate about creating spaces for kaiako and leaders in ECE\, and beyond\, that centre mātauranga Māori\, indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous voices.\n$60.00pp per workshopAll 3 workshops: $165.00 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download a flyer for printing and sharing with your team\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Understanding the role we have as 21st century leaders and practitioners in this process is crucial. Through unpacking our own biases and privileges\, we will empower Māori to reclaim their power…”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All workshops to be held at The Link Community Centre\, 6 Aroha Street\, Hamilton East \n  \nWaananga 1: Looking back to look forward – what does this really mean? \nThursday 25 February\, 6:00pm-8:00pm \nHe Rangi tā matawhaiti\, he Rangi tā matawhānui  |  A person with a narrow vision has a restricted view\, a person with a wider vision has a much greater view \nEveryone is welcome to come and join us in this ongoing kōrero about our education system through a te ao Māori lens. Stories will be shared about the whakapapa/ historical journey of the education system and how those narratives still have so much much relevance in how we view education in the 21st century and in our role as kaiako in ECE services.  \nWaananga 2: Inspiration and ideas on how to competently deliver a bicultural curriculum \nThursday 25 March\, 6:00pm-8:00pm \nEveryone is welcome to come and join us in this ongoing korero about our ECE curriculum\, Te Whaariki. We will waananga/ deliberate and discuss the notions of Te Whaariki as a bicultural document. We will korero about some of the challenges and milestones that exist in ECE and share ways that we can collaborate as active agents of change through brave and courageous conversation. Ko te kai a te rangatira he kōrero. The food of chiefs is dialogue. Let us create space for brave dialogue and be these agents of change. \nWaananga 3: Kaupapa Māori Theory\, what does this look like in practice?  \nThursday 22 April\, 6:00pm-8:00pm \nEveryone is welcome to come and join us in a waananga/ deliberation and sharing of ideas of the concept of kaupapa Māori – theory and practice. What does kaupapa Māori mean in an education context? Why is it important? How can I use kaupapa Māori ways of teaching and learning\, being and doing\, to strengthen my bicultural practice? Explore how kaupapa Māori theory can fit in to all aspects of our role as a kaiako in ECE.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PLUS IN-CENTRE SUPPORT FOR YOUR TEAM! \nIn addition to this workshop series\, Maria is available to visit\, during centre opening hours\, to work alongside and support kaiako and mokopuna in your setting. Maria can provide inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in your service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha\, Whanaungatanga\, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori. As well as waiata sessions and karakia that is connected to every day learning and teaching. \nPlease get in touch to find out more about this option\, including costs admin@elp.co.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPresented by Maria Sydney Professional Learning Facilitator\, Educational Leadership Project \n“As kaiako we have an integral role in ensuring the naturalisation and centring of Te Ao Māori in the education system\, as part of recognising tāngata whenua and honoring Te Tiriti.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apologies\, this event is now SOLD OUT. Maria is available to come to your setting during daytime hours to support your team privately. Dates are limited so please get in touch to secure support for your team (see below). For more information including costs\, contact admin@elp.co.nz \nWith respect and aroha\, Maria is available to come in to your service and work alongside kaiako and tamariki (where appropriate) to offer extra support for centres using a role modelling and tuakana/teina approach. I can provide kaiako with inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in their service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha\, Whanaungatanga\, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori. As well as waiata sessions and karakia that is connected to every day learning and teaching. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/centring-te-ao-maori-in-your-place/ LOCATION:The Link Community Centre\, 6 Te Aroha Street\, Hamilton\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210209T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071928 CREATED:20201125T035914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T000544Z UID:10000076-1612893600-1612893600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Waiata and Ukulele Workshops DESCRIPTION:Ukulele and Waiata Workshops for Beginners\n \n To increase teachers repertoire of waiata\, kupu/words and basic kiwaha/phrases that enhance children’s identity\, belonging and wellbeing.\nPresented by Maria Sydney in West Auckland.\nOnly $180.00pp for the series of 3 workshops!\n Click here to download a flyer for printing and sharing with your team\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This series of three workshops will be an opportunity to build your confidence in using te reo Māori\, while raising cultural awareness through learning the tikanga and pūrakau associated with waiata.\n\n \nHaving a particularly strong interest and passion for te reo Māori herself\, Maria will weave te reo Māori and matauranga Māori (i.e karakia\, waiata and ideas to support bicultural practice) throughout the workshops and be available for support with pronunciation and tips as well. \nA safe\, relaxed and fun learning space will be provided to ensure that all akonga have ample time and support throughout the workshops where needed. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWaiata can have deep symbolic meaning and can be used to reflect whakapapa\, purakau/ stories\, identity and cultural values.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning (outcomes) for tamariki: \n \nWaiata are fun for tamariki and enhances mana\, creativity\, language acquisition\, participation and so much more!  \nSupports awareness of sounds\, words\, rhythm and rhyme \nAbility to be creative and expressive through learning and singing waiata  \nUsing actions that accompany waiata can help with co-ordination skills too. \nThe use of te reo and tikanga Māori support tamariki to connect with their identity as Māori and strengthens their sense of belonging and wellbeing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brought to you by Maria Sydney. \n$180.00 per person \nAll 6:00pm-8:00pm at HubWest\, 29 Corban Ave\, Henderson \nPart One: 9 February 2021 \nPart Two: 16 February 2021 (postponed until 23 February) \nPart Three: 23 February 2021 (postponed until 16 March) \nAttendees will need to borrow or purchase a ukulele to bring with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A holistic approach to teaching and learning in a supportive and fun learning environment\, this is an opportunity for kaiako (all ages\, stages\, backgrounds and abilities) to come and enjoy learning a new skill that can be used to support interactions with tamariki\, whanau and beyond!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apologies\, this event is now SOLD OUT.\n\nMaria is available to come to your setting during daytime hours to support your team privately. Dates are limited so please get in touch to secure support for your team (see below). For more information including costs\, contact admin@elp.co.nz \nWith respect and aroha\, Maria is available to come in to your service and work alongside kaiako and tamariki (where appropriate) to offer extra support for centres using a role modelling and tuakana/teina approach. I can provide kaiako with inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in their service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha\, Whanaungatanga\, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori. As well as waiata sessions and karakia that is connected to every day learning and teaching. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/waiata-and-ukulele-workshops/ LOCATION:HubWest\, 27 Corban Avenue\, Henderson\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201117 DTSTAMP:20260404T071929 CREATED:20200902T002023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T001441Z UID:10000074-1604275200-1605571199@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Unpacking Te Whāriki 2017: A 3 part workshop series - West Auckland DESCRIPTION:UNPACKING TE WHĀRIKI 2017\n\n\nWhat does Te Whāriki say about Assessment\, Planning & Evaluation?\nWEST AUCKLAND\nTe Manawa (Westgate)\, 11 Kohuhu Lane\, Massey Part One: Monday 2 November\, 6-8pm Part Two: Monday 9 November\, 6-8pm Part Three: Monday 16 November\, 6-8pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy: We acknowledge these are uncertain times.  Should we have to cancel or postpone this event for any reason we will refund your full registration cost.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download a flyer to share with your team!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Assessment\nMonday 2 November\, 6-8pm \nKey elements of assessment and learning stories. Te Whāriki (2017) writes of assessment being a “mana-enhancing process for all children\, parents and whānau.” In this workshop we will look at the narrative approach to assessment through learning stories where we unpack and give heart to the formative assessment sequence of noticing\, recognising and responding to valued learning. \nPart Two: Exploring Dispositions\nMonday 9 November\, 6-8pm \nA closer look at Learning Dispositions and the Language of Learning. We will focus on the analysis of learning as it relates to the narrative. We will discuss and develop reflective writing\, shifts in children’s thinking and making teaching and learning visible. Along with a focus  on dispositions and what learning is happening here we  will also look at how we\, as teachers\, can support children’s view of themselves as learners through the conversations we have and language we use with children. We will be drawing on the work of Guy Claxton and Margaret Carr  and look at how the language we use can help our children to build their learning power! \nPart Three: Desigining our Curriculum\nMonday 16 November\, 6-8pm \nBuilding complexity and continuity using learning stories\, planning stories and evaluation. In this workshop we will be looking at planning for individual children as well as for groups of children. We will look at Planning Stories or Stories of Interest that draw together Learning Stories\, teacher reflection and intentions\, community involvement\, child\, parent and whānau voice. They enable us to break through the chains of the old ways of planning and build a community of learners. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/unpacking-te-whariki-2017/ LOCATION:Te Manawa\, Te Manawa (Westgate) Auckland Library\, Auckland\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201006 DTSTAMP:20260404T071929 CREATED:20200902T023241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T024332Z UID:10000075-1601251200-1601942399@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Unpacking Te Whāriki 2017: A 3 part workshop series - Central Auckland DESCRIPTION:UNPACKING TE WHĀRIKI 2017\n\n\nWhat does Te Whāriki say about Assessment\, Planning & Evaluation?\nCENTRAL AUCKLAND\nSt Colomba Centre\, 40 Vermont Street\, Ponsonby Part One: Monday 21 September\, 6-8pm Part Two: Monday 28 September\, 6-8pm Part Three: Monday 5 October\, 6-8pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy: We acknowledge these are uncertain times.  Should we have to cancel or postpone this event for any reason we will refund your full registration cost.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download a flyer to share with your team!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Assessment\nMonday 21 September\, 6-8pm \nKey elements of assessment and learning stories. Te Whāriki (2017) writes of assessment being a “mana-enhancing process for all children\, parents and whānau.” In this workshop we will look at the narrative approach to assessment through learning stories where we unpack and give heart to the formative assessment sequence of noticing\, recognising and responding to valued learning. \nPart Two: Exploring Dispositions\nMonday 28 September\, 6-8pm \nA closer look at Learning Dispositions and the Language of Learning. We will focus on the analysis of learning as it relates to the narrative. We will discuss and develop reflective writing\, shifts in children’s thinking and making teaching and learning visible. Along with a focus  on dispositions and what learning is happening here we  will also look at how we\, as teachers\, can support children’s view of themselves as learners through the conversations we have and language we use with children. We will be drawing on the work of Guy Claxton and Margaret Carr  and look at how the language we use can help our children to build their learning power! \nPart Three: Desigining our Curriculum\nMonday 5 October\, 6-8pm \nBuilding complexity and continuity using learning stories\, planning stories and evaluation. In this workshop we will be looking at planning for individual children as well as for groups of children. We will look at Planning Stories or Stories of Interest that draw together Learning Stories\, teacher reflection and intentions\, community involvement\, child\, parent and whānau voice. They enable us to break through the chains of the old ways of planning and build a community of learners. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/unpacking-te-whariki-2017-a-3-part-workshop-series-central-auckland/ LOCATION:St Colomba Centre\, 40 Vermont Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR