Conversations with Pedagogical Narrations
Online Tuesday November 21, 2023 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Early Childhood Pedagogist Program professional development workshop will introduce early childhood education professionals to pedagogical narration as a process for supporting "living inquiries” (B.C. ELF, p. 62).
Join ECPN Pedagogist Megan MacDonald for an interactive conversation that explores how noticing and collecting material traces from daily practice can support paying attention differently to children’s collective ideas, questions, wonderings and curiosities, and lead to rich, intentional pedagogical choices.
Offered in collaboration with the Early Childhood Pedagogist Program run by the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network, and funded by the Ministry of Education and Childcare.
NOTE: This workshop requires participants to do pre-reading work and will receive these materials by email before the workshop. The total certificate will be 2.25 hours.
Living Inquiries:
- Well-being and Belonging.
- Engagement with others, materials, and the world
- Communication and literacies.
Pathways:
- Interests and inquiries.
- Individual differences.
- Every child is a gift
- Knowledge and theories.
- Spaces, objects, and materials.
- Multiple modes of communication.
- Language and communication.
Suitable for ECE students, adult instructors/administrators, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages and abilities, from infants/toddlers to school age children.
Facilitator(s): Megan MacDonald, ECPN Pedagogist
Megan, ECPN pedagogist, has been involved in ECE for over 20 years as an educator and caregiver, a curriculum developer, a college instructor and practicum supervisor, and a pedagogist. As a pedagogist with the Early Childhood Pedagogist Program, she is currently working alongside educators within Britannia Childcare Services. Megan is a mother to four, and loves to walk and cycle through the city.
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- Participants must be 19 years of age to work with children.
- Minimum Grade 8 high-school English understanding, written and oral skills or equivalent are necessary to actively participate in class.
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- 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.
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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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Registration closes: November 21st
Credit Hours: 2.25
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Professional Development Team
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
pro-d@westcoastfamily.org
604-709-5661 EXT 1221