Online Supporting Early Literacy Development through Play, Conversation and Real Life
Wednesday August 19, 2020 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 1.5 hours
Thursday August 20, 2020 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 1.5 hours
A 4-hour certificate will be emailed to participants after all sessions are completed.
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Self reflection resources/materials will be emailed to participants at the end of the first session.
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Participants can explore/read these before, between and/or after the workshop, as instructed by the facilitator.
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This will count for 1 additional hour of independent learning on your certificate.
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The workshop will take place via Zoom. A link will be emailed to you a day before the workshop. Test this link anytime before the workshop.
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Workshops are never recorded. If you miss a session, there is no makeup session.
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Login in to each session, by simply clicking the link 10-15 minutes before start time.
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For faster access you can download Zoom for free at zoom.us/signup.
There is an idea in our society that learning to read is a switch to be flipped. As educators, we know that the path to fluent reading is gradual and most effective when done in a child-led, joy-filled style.
This session will emphasize playful ideas and rich experiential events that help develop a strong foundation of literacy skills. We will talk about essential phonemic and phonological awareness skills and engaging ways to support comprehension skill development. We will discover how, for some children, the key to growing stronger as a reader is to embrace their identity as a writer and see how play, authentic experiences and conversations support literacy development. We will explore the importance of a growth mindset when growing as a reader and the pivotal roles that music, song, and storytelling can play. Karen will also share ideas and tips for video and written communication with families during this time of physical distancing.
Living Inquiries:
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Communication and Literacies
Pathways:
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Language and communication.
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Sound and word play.
Suitable for students, novice, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages, from infants/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.
Facilitator: Karen Begley. Karen supports and empowers educators to feel fantastic about the work they are already doing by making connections between their underlying values, everyday programming, and pedagogical theory. Her playful style makes for interactive workshops that generate new ideas and increase participants’ confidence and competency to bring practical and enriching experiences to the children in their care.
- Requests for cancellations must be received at least 3 business days prior to the workshop / course date to get a refund, minus any Administration Fees.
- All refunds are subject to a $10 Administration Fee, except for workshops / courses that are $100 or more, which have a $25 Administration Fee.
- No monies will be refunded or credits offered once the workshop / course starts, or if it’s missed.
- Westcoast may cancel a workshop / course at any time. Registrants will be notified and receive a full refund.
- If a class is missed registrants forfeit their fee and there will be no refund or credit.
By registering for a workshop / course participants declare they have read, understood and agree with these policies.
- It is the participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and objectives and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning needs.
- Only Vancouver CCRR Registered LNRs or Vancouver Licensed Family Child Care Providers qualify to pay the FCC Fee and will need the Promo Code received by email to register. Use the promo code when registering, as no fee adjustments can be made after registration is confirmed. The Promo Code is not applicable for courses which are $100 or more.
- Participants must be 19 years of age at the time of registration.
- The equivalent of Grade 8 high-school English understanding, written and oral skills are necessary to actively participate in class.
- Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
- Doors close 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.
- We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.
- Payment must be made at the time of registration to confirm a seat.
- Receipts and handouts (if any) are always sent by email.
- There is a $15 charge to reprint a certificate or receipt for up to 1 year from the workshop / course date.
- Everyone in the class must abide by the Classroom Code of Conduct.
- These are non-credit workshops / courses, meaning they cannot be applied towards the completion of a university or college certificate, diploma or degree.
- If you have questions about a certificate being accepted by the ECE Registry, please contact them at 1-888-338-6622 or look on their website here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/
content/education-training/ early-learning/teach/training- and-professional-development/ become-an-early-childhood- educator/renew-maintain-ece- certification
By registering for a workshop/course participants declare they have read, understood and agree with these policies.
We are all guests in the training room. In an effort to maintain a safe and welcoming environment, we ask that we follow these guidelines:
- Respect people’s choices, experiences and feelings.
- One person speaks at a time.
- Participate actively by including your voice and make space for other voices to be heard.
- Respect confidentiality, what is said in the group, stays in the group. Speak in private with the instructor if necessary.
- Assume the best intent. This is a space to learn and sometimes that means making mistakes.
- Take care of yourself, whatever that may look like.
- Mute your microphone to reduce background noise and unmute it for group discussions, to comment or ask questions.
By registering for a workshop / course participants declare they have read, understood and agree with these policies.
By registering for a workshop / course participants declare they have read, understood and agree with all policies.
In keeping with our eco-conscious goal of reducing paper use, handouts, resources and certificates will be sent by email. In this way, participants will have a resource that can be saved and viewed across various devices, shared and printed anytime.
We may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting our training. By registering you consent to allow us or others attending to take your photograph. If it’s okay with the facilitator, you may photograph materials, slides, books, etc., but not film the workshop.
Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) require a minimum of 40 hours of professional development to renew a certificate to practice. Select topics you would like to expand on or that you’re passionate about.
Registered Family Child Care Providers (RLNR) are required to complete at least 4 hours of professional development before their annual renewal date.
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Event Info
Contact Info
Professional Development Team
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
pro-d@westcoastfamily.org
604-709-5661 EXT 1221