Presented by Philip Butler
Description
This webinar will provide a clear map to developing and reviewing your centre's philosophy, ensuring it is representative of the team’s and community values and beliefs – a document everyone has a connection to. A philosophy is more than a document on display in the foyer. It is the essence of who you are. A philosophy is a clearly defined statement, it is easily communicable and provides teams and families with a clarity of vision, beliefs, and expectations of quality. Concise with clear messages, it is a living document that is everyone’s responsibility, both to develop and implement. With some simple planning and support, the bringing together of a meaningful philosophy, which everyone feels a connection to, can be one of the best culture-building activities you can do with the team this year. We will also look at some examples of philosophies from around Australia, as well as the regulatory requirement regarding philosophies, and their maintenance.
Learning goals:
- knowledge of a clear and definable philosophy check-up process
- develop internal strategies to support the philosophy check-up process
- discuss and clarify the process for their teams.
- build knowledge around strategies to include educators, families, children, and local community into the philosophy review process.
Completing The Philosophy check-up: How to review and update your philosophy - getting everyone involved in the process may contribute one-hour of PD that aligns with the NESA (NSW) criteria for Elective PD and addresses:
The Australian Professionals Standards for Teachers: APST 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
The National Quality Standard: QA 7: Governance and leadership