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I thought the content of the course was great. It is quite hard to find a course that is specifically for Early Years education but this course was on point. I particularly enjoyed watching the videos showing other childcare centres implementing mindfulness – Jade.
Great course, found that we are already doing a lot of these things but is always great to get some fresh resources – Amanda.
A great course which had really simple ideas on how to embed mindfulness into the daily routines with young children. – Robyn
This course will help you teach your children how to use mindfulness as a tool for learning and a way to care for wellbeing. You will read the latest research and participate in mindfulness activities that build your confidence and skills.
You’ll learn:
- How mindfulness benefits children and educators.
- How to teach mindfulness in nature using the five senses.
- How to use mindfulness as a learning tool.
- How mindfulness links to the EYLF and NQS.
This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access.
This course is on-demand and for private study. Learn at your own pace and at times that suit you. Get a certificate when you finish.
WHAT ARE THE CURRICULUM LINKS?
- Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Outcome 1, Outcome 3
- National Quality Standard: 1.2.1, 2.1.1, 3.2.1, 5.2.2
IS IT ACCREDITED FOR PD HOURS?
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours in the following states and territories:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except NSW
4.1.2 Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities.
4.3.2 Manage challenging behaviour by establishing and negotiating clear expectations with students and address discipline issues promptly, fairly and respectfully.
4.4.2 Ensure students’ well-being and safety within school by implementing school and/ or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
This program has been approved for accreditation within the ACT for 2023.
Please be advised you will be accredited within 14 days of completion.
Mark Drummond from Cool Australia is your course teacher. He has worked in the education sector for over 11 years as a classroom teacher, Leader of Pedagogy within an Ed-Tech startup and as an educational consultant. Mark is an absolute science nerd and loves talking about dinosaurs as much as he loves talking about education (which is a lot)!
Interviews with Carolyn Shurey
Carolyn Shurey features in videos in this course. Carolyn has extensive experience teaching in the outdoors and connecting people with nature. In her role as a Learning Facilitator at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Carolyn specialises in the development and facilitation of Health and Well Being in Nature programs. She is a qualified and experienced yoga and meditation teacher and is passionate about making mindfulness and nature accessible for all.
As a not-for-profit organisation all revenue from our Professional Development courses is reinvested into providing teachers with the resources to become the designers of exceptional learning.