Transcript A vision for the early years

A vision for the early years
Welcome to the Queensland kindergarten
learning guideline …
a vision for
the early years
shared through national and Queensland
documents
Our shared
vision is of …
engaged learners
building
future success.
Our shared vision is
of children …
in the
here and now …
belonging …
being …
becoming.
Kindergarten promotes all
children’s learning.
Educators help children to …
have a strong
sense of identity
be connected with
and contribute to
their world
have a strong
sense of wellbeing
be confident and
involved learners
be effective
communicators
build success for life.
Quality early years programs:
putting frameworks together
National context
Early Years Learning
Framework (EYLF)
National Quality
Standard (NQS)
Supporting quality
programs for children
from birth to five
years.
Queensland context
EYLF
Queensland kindergarten
learning guideline (QKLG)
Provides more specific advice for
the Kindergarten Year
(year prior to Prep).
Will the QKLG help me with the NQS?
• QKLG and EYLF support
services to address National
Quality Standards.
• Implementing QKLG in
kindergarten settings =
Implementing EYLF.
Why use the QKLG?
Implementing
QKLG in
kindergarten
settings
+
qualified
kindergarten
teacher
helps meet the
criteria to become
an approved
kindergarten
program provider
(Office for Early Childhood
Education and Care)
Why have a qualified teacher?
Research shows
that children who
attend early
childhood programs
provided by qualified
teachers have better
learning outcomes.
Why have a kindergarten program?
Kindergarten builds
strong connections
between prior-toschool and school
programs.
Queensland kindergartens …
embrace the inclusive vision that “all children
experience learning that is engaging and builds
success for life” (EYLF).
Queensland kindergartens …
promote:
• children’s right to
experience the joy
of childhood
• learning through
both emergent and
planned
experiences.
The QKLG and the EYLF …
are aligned in terms of:
• perspectives
• principles
• practices
• focuses for learning.
Aligned perspectives
“Our image of the child
is rich in potential,
strong, powerful,
competent, and most of
all connected to adults
and other children.”
(Malaguzzi, L 1993,
“For an education based
on relationships”, Young
Children, November, p. 10)
Aligned principles
EYLF
QKLG
•
Secure, respectful and
reciprocal relationships
•
High expectations and
equity
•
Partnerships with
families
•
Respect for diversity
•
Holistic learning
•
High expectations and
equity
•
Respectful relationships
•
Respect for diversity
•
Continuity in learning
•
Ongoing learning and
reflective practice
•
Shared decision making
•
Intentional teaching
•
Reflective practice
Aligned practices
Embracing diverse children, families
and communities
Working in partnerships
Responding to children’s ideas and interests
Creating engaging learning environments
Learning through play
Responsive, intentional teaching practices
Aligned focuses for learning
EYLF
QKLG
(outcomes)
(learning areas)
• Children have a strong sense
of identity
Identity
• Children are connected with
and contributing to their world
Connectedness
• Children have a strong sense
of wellbeing
Wellbeing
• Children are confident and
involved learners
Active learning
• Children are effective
communicators
Communicating
Together the EYLF and
QKLG promote …
a shared
vision
for the
early years.
Focus questions
• How does your service reflect the vision for the
early years presented in the EYLF and QKLG?
• What value will a kindergarten program, that
aligns with the shared vision for early years, add
to your service?