Conversations that make a difference.

You came into the profession to work with children, to facilitate exciting experiences, and to delight in watching as children grow and thrive in your program.  Setting up positive and open communication with the whole family will enhance and develop the relationship you have with every child.
In a previous blog on 25.11.2013, we provided you with the Anne Stonehouse article in the NQS PLP eNewsletter (No. 68), Communicating with families about children's learning, Now check out the latest supporting training modules and information sheets from KidsMatter: Connecting with families: Conversations that make a difference.  The new two free online modules are designed to help you connect with families.  We would be really grateful for your feedback, so if you do manage to take the modules, please take a few moments to comment below this blog.  The link is also available under Training and Opportunities on this blog. Please Read on!

 

Children’s mental health, learning and development are boosted when the adults caring for them work well together to understand their needs. To support these partnerships, KidsMatter has launched a free eLearning course that helps primary school teachers and early childhood educators engage with families.
Connecting with families: Conversations that make a difference is hosted by television personality Brian Nankervis of Rockwiz fame and is made up of two self-paced modules: 

·         Module 1 explores communication skills teachers and educators may find useful in everyday interaction with families. 

·         Module 2 focuses on managing difficult conversations with families and strategies to assist. 

The eLearning package provides a practical framework and model to help structure these conversations, and also offers tips and downloadable resources to share with colleagues. 

Health and community professionals may also wish to use the eLearning course and resources in their work with early childhood education and care (ECEC) services and schools; for example, by directing educators or teachers to the site.  

To take the eLearning course, go to www.kidsmatter.edu.au/elearning