The Heart of the Matter – Developing a meaningful and authentic statement of philosophy

The Heart of the Matter - Developing a meaningful and authentic statement of philosophy

PRESENTER: STEPHEN GALLEN

What exactly is a Statement of Philosophy?

How do we develop one?

How do we make it authentic, truly reflecting our local context?

How can we make this process meaningful and useful rather than just another task in our busy schedule?

Under the NQF every service is required to develop a Statement of Philosophy in consultation with educators, children and families. 

This webinar will support you to deepen your understandings around what makes an effective Statement of Philosophy.  We will explore some key strategies and processes that you can use to develop a rich, authentic Statement of Philosophy together with colleagues, families, children and community.  

Completing The Heart of the Matter - Developing a meaningful and authentic statement of philosophy will contribute one hour of PD addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and aligns with the NESA criteria for Elective PD.

NESA Elective PD:

• Enhanced teaching practice to effect positive change and impact on student/child learning progress and achievements
• Linked to clear and relevant goals that are related to improving student/child outcomes
• Job-embedded and provided opportunities for collaboration, transference and application

Professional Practice
APST 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning 
Professional Engagement
APST 6: Engage in professional learning
APST 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

For information regarding teacher registration and accreditation, contact the teacher registration board/institute in your state.

This webinar also aligns with:

Early Years Learning Framework - Principles
Ongoing learning and reflective practice
Early Years Learning Framework - Practices
Adopting wholistic approaches
Responsiveness to children
Early Years Learning Framework Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

QA 1: Educational program and practice
QA 7: Governance and leadership

Certificates of attendance are only provided to those who participate in the LIVE webinar. Certificates are emailed to registrants within seven working days of the webinar viewing date.

All registrants are provided with a Vimeo link to a recording of this webinar. The link is emailed the next working day and is accessible for 24 hours from the time we send the email, usually, around 10am.