The first webinar in the PD In Your Pocket program, ‘Play Based Learning in FDC’ is here for you to watch or listen to, as well as the booklet and reading guide that accompanies the webinar.
Booklet
The booklet Play Based Learning in FDC: helping children learn from their play accompanies the webinar. It explores the types of play in FDC, why play is important, the role of the FDC educator, play environments and play equipment.
Webinar
The webinar session on Play Based Learning in FDC presented by Nicky Spalding can be watched as a video or listened as a podcast recording from your phone, iPad or computer.
Expert interview
Marilyn Fleer (Foundation Chair in Early Childhood Education and Development at Monash University), interviewed by Lisa Bryant (early education consultant). This can be watched as a video or listened as a podcast recording from your phone, iPad or computer.
Further Reading Guide
An extensive reading guide as a supplement to the webinar, containing resources for those who are new to the concept of play in FDC, and those in the sector who are more experienced and are looking for more in-depth material.
This program has been funded through the NSW Government’s Sector Development Program.
