07 NovEducators: Bite-sized PD modules on family conversations & digital teaching tools now available
Step into any early education setting in Victoria and you will most likely witness a hub of passionate early childhood educators who are dedicated to shaping the future of our youngest learners. As the demands on educators increase, finding the time to invest high quality professional development that is pocket friendly can feel like a herculean task.
In the last 10 months, the SAEW Project has offered in-depth eLearning modules, delivering free impactful specialised training to almost 700 educators. After consultation with SAEW participants, the platform now offers a second learning pathway with the addition of 20 short course Focused Learning modules across six topics.
The short courses, taking just 5-10 minutes to complete, are designed for immediate application, making it easy to fit into even the busiest of schedules. This format is a direct response to feedback from educators, who reported that they feel “time-poor” when pursuing professional development.
Research shows that when educators feel supported and well-trained, they are Given that nearly 50% of Victorian early childhood services report difficulty finding qualified staff, empowering current educators with accessible, ongoing training is a practical and sustainable solution.
Investing a few minutes each day can be one of the most important steps we can take as Victorian educators – not only for ourselves and for the future generations.
By joining the SAEW Project educators can access flexible, in-depth or focused learning depending on what best suits individual needs; distilled and digestible lessons that cover a wide range of topics from understanding the educator’s role, arts as a powerful means of self-expression to creating safe spaces for young children and trauma-informed practices.
Are your educators short on time, we hear you! CLICK HERE to learn more about SAEW Project’s other new offerings.
