Bluecoat EYTC Annual Conference Friday 8th May 2015 9:15am - 4:00pm “Praxis - turning theory into practice to make a meaningful difference” We are delighted to announce our third Teaching Centre Annual Conference Delegates are invited from the south west and beyond to: Discover how action research, locally, nationally and internationally impacts on early years pedagogy Engage in dialogue with both academic researchers and practitioner researchers about the impact of research on quality of provision and children’s outcomes Participate in informative workshops including the benefits of learning outdoors, provision for two year olds and collaborative practitioner research. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS < Dr. Margy Whalley has managed multi-disciplinary early years services in Brazil, Papua New Guinea and England and was the founding Head of the Pen Green Centre for Under 5’s and their families and has worked there since 1983. She has an MA in Community Education and completed a PhD which focused on Leadership in Integrated Centres. Whilst on secondment to the Open University she wrote course materials for parents wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding of child development. She is currently both Director of the Children’s Centre and Director of the Research, Development and Training Base at the Pen Green Centre and is involved in research, training and consultancy work. Professor Sue Rogers > (PhD, PGCE (Early Years), BA (Hons), Professor of Early Years Education) is Head of the Department of Early Years and Primary Education at the Institute of Education in London and contributes to a range of courses including the B.Ed and MA Early Years Education. Research interests include early childhood pedagogy and the early years of primary schooling, school starting age and play pedagogy. Recent research projects have looked at outdoor pedagogy in Foundation Stage & Year 1 Classes (ESRC), Role Play in Reception Classes (ESRC) and student & practitioner perspectives on the Early Years Foundation Stage. < Philip Waters Philip Waters is Director of ‘I Love Nature’, a training and consultancy company in Cornwall, a doctoral student at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, and Play Project Co-ordinator at the Eden Project, Cornwall. With an interest in children’s fiction and a career of over 18 years working in various children’s environments, Phil’s research brings together play, narrative and nature within a visual methodological framework that aims to critically develop a form of praxis called ‘narrative journey’. He is a keen writer, film-maker and story-maker, and enjoys bringing these elements together in his research with children. JUST A FEW TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR PREVIOUS CONFERENCES... Both workshops were informative and eye opening. I took away inspiration from the lifelong learning Very well organised with lots of professional dialogue The whole day was inspirational - very refreshing. Best course I’ve ever been on - very inspiring! I enjoyed listening to the key note speakers. It was great to see how the EYFS could be applied in KS1. Food for thought - really interesting. I will return to school more confident and inspired! Bluecoat Early Years Teaching Centre . Borough Road . Great Torrington . EX38 7NU Telephone: 01805 622333 Fax: 01805 624608 Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.bluecoat-eytc.org Follow us on Twitter @BluecoatEYTC PROGRAMME From 8:45am Tea, coffee and muffins on arrival 9:15am - 9:30am Welcome & Introductions Kate Tucker 9:30am - 10:15am Keynote Speech Practitioners as Action Researchers Dr. Margy Whalley 10:20am - 11:05am Keynote Speech Professional Enquiry in the Early Years: Impact on Pedagogy Professor Sue Rogers 11:05am - 11:30am Break and Transition to Morning Workshop 11:30am - 12:30pm Workshops Option 1 - See Details Below 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch 1:30pm - 2:15pm Keynote Speech Cameras, Kids and Playing Out! Practice-based research exploring children’s playing and learning outside in natural environments 2:15pm - 2:30pm Transition to Afternoon Workshop - Tea & coffee available 2:30pm - 3:30pm Workshops Option 2 - See Below Please use booking form to select 3:30pm - 4:00pm Evaluations, Summary and Close Kate Tucker 4:00pm Tours of the school/centre & professional library are available at 4:00pm Please indicate whether you would like a tour on arrival. There will also be the opportunity for professional dialogue with Senior Leaders around Early Years Leadership in the Hall. Please use booking form to select Philip Waters DETAILS OF WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A WORKSHOP B WORKSHOP C WORKSHOP D “In search of the Giant’s underpants! Storying landscapes for children’s nature-based play experiences” “Developing a framework of adult pedagogic strategies with the under 3s” “Collaborative Practitioner Research in Outdoor Learning in Early Years settings” “Play & Exploring: Improving Learning Outcomes Through Action Research” Led by Philip Waters Led by Tracy Gallagher Led by Valerie Huggins This fun and practical workshop explores how stories can be used to engage children in connecting to the natural world. It looks at how narrative can be placed in the landscape as a way of enticing children to explore their surroundings using the Narrative Journey method. It looks at the practical and theoretical aspects of what it means to go on a 'quest', and how practitioners can create their own journey, epic or mini, days or hours, miles or metres... You might not find the giant's underpants, but you'll have fun looking for them! In the workshop we will introduce a two year research in practice project in which we developed a framework of Adult Pedagogic Strategies with a particular focus on engaging children under three years of age and observing, supporting and extending their learning and development. Valerie is an Associate Head of the Plymouth Institute of Education at Plymouth University. She is an experienced Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, with a lead role in Early Years teacher education & professional studies. A joint project with Bluecoat EYTC & the Institute of Education” The project involved parents and early years practitioners analysing video observations of adult-child interactions. This project built on substantive research project undertaken form 1997-1999 where the focus was on working with three to five year olds. The Pen Green Pedagogical Strategies Framework was developed to support continuing professional development for staff where video observations of practice are made to inform peer-peer dialogue and pedagogical discussion. In this workshop I will introduce models of collaborative practitioner research, drawing upon current theory and my experience working with a group of practitioners in Torbay. We will share ideas about researching aspects of outdoor learning, identify potential topics of interest to you and consider the practicalities of undertaking research in a collaborative way. Led by Professor Sue Rogers & Kate Tucker This year Bluecoat EYTC, working in collaboration with Professor Sue Rogers, has involved a number of settings throughout Devon in action research projects based on ‘play and exploring’. In this workshop some of the practitioners involved will share their projects. Using photos and film they will present their research questions, along with their findings thus far, and the impact of this piece of work on their everyday practice. Sue Rogers will discuss how a similar network of research can be established in learning communities and will answer questions arising. BOOKING FORM Event Title “Praxis - turning theory into practice to make a meaningful difference” Annual Conference Date(s) of Course Friday 8th May 2015 Name of Delegate Job Title Organisation & Address Contact Number Email Dietary Requirements Other Requirements WORKSHOPS - OPTION 1 1st WORKSHOPS - OPTION 2 2nd 1st Choice Choice 2nd Choice Choice Workshop Selections Workshop A (Philip Waters) Workshop A (Philip Waters) Please select your 1st and 2nd choice for each workshop session Workshop B (Tracy Gallagher) Workshop B (Tracy Gallagher) Workshop C (Valerie Huggins) Workshop C (Valerie Huggins) Workshop D (Sue Rogers & Kate Tucker) Workshop D (Sue Rogers & Kate Tucker) Workshops will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment Cost of Course Payment £145 per delegate I enclose a cheque for the cost of the Please invoice for the cost of training. training. Cheques to be made payable to Devon County Council Purchase Order Number (compulsory): ………………………………………….. Invoice Address How did you find out about this event? Have you previously attended training with us? If so, please give details CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note that we have a 2 week cancellation policy in place. Any cancellations made within two weeks of the training date will be subject to a 50% charge of the total cost of booking. Any cancellations made within 48 hours of the training date, or non-attendance without notice will subject to the total cost of the booking. Cancellations must be made by email/in writing as shown below. Please return the completed booking form to the address/email shown below as Bluecoat Early Years Teaching Centre . Borough Road . Great Torrington . EX38 7NU Telephone: 01805 622333 Fax: 01805 624608 Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.bluecoat-eytc.org Follow us on Twitter @BluecoatEYTC
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