EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE 2019

Conference Information

Conference Programme

Day 1

Friday 13 September 2019

Time AGENDA VENUE

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration Level 3

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome Address & Keynote 1 Learning outdoors is fantastic! Exploring

the benefits of playful activity outside for

babies and young children

By Dr Jane Waters

Level 4

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Morning Tea Break Level 4 Hall

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Opening Performance, Minister's Speech & ECDA Awards Presentation

Level 4

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Level 4 Hall

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Concurrent Session A Level 3

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea Break Level 3 Concourse

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM SPARK Certificate Presentation Level 4

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Concurrent Session B Level 3

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Exhibition and Fringe Activities Level 4

Day 2

Saturday 14 September 2019

Time AGENDA VENUE

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote 2 & Plenary Designing and enacting Outdoor Learning experiences with children

By Dr Hanin Hussain

Level 4

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Morning Tea Break Level 4 Hall

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Concurrent Session C Level 3

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM SSDB Appreciation and Finale Level 4 Hall

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Level 3 Concourse

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibition and Fringe Activities Level 4

If you have any enquiries or did not receive the Confirmation Email, please email

ecc_enquiries@ecda.gov.sg or call the ECC2019 hotline at 9181 4701 or 9181 4751.

Concurrent Workshops Session A

Friday 13 September 2019, 01.30pm - 03.00pm

SESSION WORKSHOP PRESENTER VENUE

A1 Integrating Arts in the Early Years By: ECDA/Artists-in-school Scheme (AISS)

Join 3 centres on their Artist-in-School Scheme (AISS) journey with drama, dance and visual arts. Learn tips on how you can also implement these various art forms in your preschool. Through this workshop, discover how increased exposure to the arts can enhance children's learning experiences and development.

Early Childhood Educators

302

A2 Celebrating Multiculturalism through Outdoor Learning By: Asian Languages and Cultures, Nanyang Technology University (NTU)

Join this workshop to explore a multicultural approach that will enable children to develop a deeper understanding of the Singaporean heritage and cultural knowledge through outdoor activities and field trips to heritage centres. Learn how you can help children to observe, participate and develop positive emotional responses in community-centred activities.

Dr Seetha Lakshmi

Associate Professor of the Asian Languages and Cultures Academic Group of the National Institute of Education, Singapore Dr Vanithamani Saravanan

Independent English Language Researcher and Consultant

303

A3 Integrating Technology for Motor Skills Development By: KLC International Institute (KLCII)

Physical health is crucial to the development of young children. Children are intrinsically motivated to move and play and the outdoors offer them abundant opportunities for self-discovery and learning. Join this workshop to learn more about the integration of technology to plan, implement, guide, observe and record the motor skills development of children as they engage in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Madhavi Tiwari alias Debbie

Lecturer in KLC International Institute Christina Pardiwalla

Cluster Head at Skool4kidz Nurul Basyi'rah Binte Rapi'ee

Early Childhood Educator

304

A4 Learning from the "live" classroom: Using Videos to build Professional Expertise of Preschool Teachers By: National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)

Does training of pre and in-service teachers have to be restricted to a classroom? With recent advancements in digital learning, could teachers’ learning be made more authentic by allowing them to peek into real classroom settings and lessons involving children? Join this workshop to experience a unique form of professional learning with the use of technology. Learn to use the relevant media tools to guide professional learning amongst teachers in preschool settings.

Peggy Foo

Lecturer Yong En

Instructional Designer

308

A5 The World is Our Classroom - Steam Education for Early Childhood By: PPIS Child Development Centre

Attend this workshop to learn more about STEAM education and activities that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. You can look forward to take away creative ideas and strategies that enable you to plan and implement integrated outdoor activities which not only support children's curiosity and creativity, but also help them make connections to better understand the world, good values and characters.

Radiah Abdul Razak Head of Curriculum Anizah Mohd Saleh Head of Quality Assurance and Training, PPIS Xu Hong Tai

Co-founder and Director of WOW Kampung Pte Ltd Nurhudah

(Acting) Senior Executive Zulaihabe Talib

(Acting) Assistant Head, Operations Yasmin Yunus

Assistant Head, Quality Assurance

309

A6 Image of the Child: Its Influence on the Role of Preschool Teachers and Leaders By: ECDA Fellows

Join this presentation by the ECDA Fellows, enjoy an insightful definition of the Image of the Child and be inspired to use appropriate knowledge and pedagogical skills to support children in exploring and co-constructing learning through indoor and outdoor play. Learn to leverage on the Image of the Child to nurture children's physical and mental well-being, and sense of agency.

Christine Soo

Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (City Campus) and ECDA Fellow Ava Wang

Senior Quality Specialist Hephzi Tee Siew Cheng

Principal, Choa Chu Kang, Bible Centre Kindergarten Nagalinggam Thamarai

Senior Cluster Quality Manager Zaiton Mohd Ali

Executive Principal and Head

310

A7 Dramatic Play in the Outdoors! By: Chiltern House Preschool

Join this interactive workshop to discover how the Edu-Drama model can be used as a unique teaching tool to engage children in outdoor settings. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this hands-on presentation where you will be guided on how to plan for and deliver successful outdoor field trips and activities where the educators, children and parents learn to have fun together!

Iris Lim

Principal, Chiltern House Preschool

311

A8 Designing Outdoor Learning Experiences: Key Principles and Challenges (Conducted in Chinese Language) By: Mother Tongue Branch, Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD), Ministry of Education (MOE)

Outdoor learning increases children's excitement, interest and motivation to learn. This workshop focuses on the practicalities of adopting an outdoor learning pedagogy. Don't miss this chance to learn the key principles and assumptions of designing outdoor learning experiences, and how outdoor learning can be incorporated into Chinese Language learning in the local context. In-service pre-school Chinese Language teachers will also be sharing their personal insights on facilitating outdoor learning.

Melissa Sin

Curriculum Planning Officer, Ministry of Education

320

A9 Fun in Exploration for Learning (Conducted in Malay Language) By: Mother Tongue Branch, Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD), Ministry of Education (MOE)

Be ready to engage in a discussion on the challenges that you face in implementing activities that encourage exploration through this workshop. You can also look forward to learning the strategies to overcome these challenges and tips on planning and conducting these activities effectively.

Nisfawati Md Zainuddin

Curriculum Resource Development Officer, Ministry of Education

334

A10 Learning Tamil Language Beyond the Classroom (Conducted in Tamil Language) By: Mother Tongue Branch, Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD), Ministry of Education (MOE)

Join this workshop and learn how outdoor learning can be incorporated into the curriculum and the benefits that can be reaped by providing such experience for the children. You will also learn more about the different types of outdoor activities and how these activities can be planned and carried out to suit the different needs of the children.

Thajunisah Mohidin Pillai

Curriculum Resource Development Officer, Ministry of Education Gowri Sataymuthi

Curriculum Planning Officer, Ministry of Education

300

A11 Arts Integration in the Preschool Curriculum By: National Arts Council (NAC) / Singapore Repetory Theatre (SRT)

Join this practical workshop and learn the use of arts strategies in your curriculum. You will be encouraged to 'play' together through drama activities that fulfil curriculum outcomes in a fun, interactive, and child-led approach. The workshop will also demonstrate elements of the Wolf Trap Classroom Residency model that promotes arts integration and a strong professional development model to sustain long term arts practice in the classroom.

Paul Adams

Learning & Engagement Manager, Singapore Repertory Theatre Reginal Allyn Drama Artist

333

A12 Fostering Social and Emotional Well-Being In and Outside the Classroom By: Ministry of Social & Family Services (MSF) / KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)

Enhancing preschool children's social and emotional learning in and outside of the classroom is crucial in helping them learn how to play with others, engage in problem-solving activities, as well as to understand their own and the emotions of others. This workshop will discuss how you can better regulate your own emotions to better strengthen and support the social-emotional development of the children in your class.

Dorcas Yap

Senior Psychologist at the Department of Child Development, KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)

301

SPARK SPARK Certificate Presentation Ceremony By: ECDA

Level 4 Hall

Concurrent Workshops Session B

Friday 13 September 2019, 03.45pm - 05.15pm

SESSION WORKSHOP PRESENTER VENUE

B1 Why and How Might We Develop Outdoor

Spaces for Play and Learning? By: Overseas Keynote Speaker: Associate Professor in

Early Years Education at the Athrofa: Institute of

Education at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Building from the keynote presentation this

interactive session is intended to support

thinking about the aspects of outdoor provision

that might be most beneficial, and

straightforward, to develop in settings in

Singapore. We will consider, especially, outdoor

provision for very young children.

We will consider the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of possible developments drawing on international examples including those from Wales.

Dr Jane Waters

Associate Professor in Early Years Education at the Athrofa: Institute of Education at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

302

B2 Strategies to Promote Discovery and Social Emotional Learning in Gardens, Playgrounds and Open Spaces By: Centre for Research in Child Development, National Institute of Education (NIE)

Utilizing data from the Singapore Kindergarten Impact Project (SKIP) conducted by NIE, this workshop will share findings from two research studies on strategies to facilitate discovery and exploration in outdoor gardens, and social-emotional learning in outdoor playgrounds and open spaces. Join this workshop and gain insights on the different types of scaffolding approaches when facilitating outdoor activities in various outdoor spaces.

Ng Siew Chin

Research Assistant at the Centre for Research in Child Development, NIE Dr Beth O’Brien

Senior Research Scientist at the Centre for Research in Child Development, NIE

303

B3 Wellness, Inside and Out By: Ministry of Social & Family Services (MSF) / KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)

Will spending more time outdoors protect children against myopia? Through this workshop, you will not only explore the link between time outdoors and myopia protection, but also learn about the physical, mental health and other indirect benefits of spending time outdoors. Don't miss the opportunity to engage other participants in considering ways in which time can be carved out for outdoors despite our busyness.

Dr Sylvia Choo

Paediatrician at the Department of Child Development, KK Women's & Children's Hospital (KKH)

304

B4 An Act of Seeing: Our Images of Infants and Young Toddlers By: NTUC First Campus

What dominant beliefs, values and theories drive our practices? How do our images of infants and young toddlers create and limit opportunities? Join this presentation to be part of the dialogue, reflect on the ways you see young children, and learn how the acts of seeing influence decisions on teaching and learning. The workshop will also discuss about outdoor learning and risk-taking for infants and young toddlers.

Cynthia Tan

Senior Education Development Specialist

308

B5 Caught or Taught: The Development of Social Communication in Preschoolers By: Ministry of Social & Family Services (MSF) / KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)

Are soft skills caught or taught? Do all children develop social communication skills from birth, by observing and acquiring social information and learning how to respond accordingly? This workshop aims to equip you with practical strategies on fostering social communication development by concretising abstract social concepts. The strategies to facilitate successful conversations and building positive relationships with others, will be shared through interactive discussion and hands-on practice.

Amanda Loke

Senior Speech-Language Therapist at the Department of Child Development, KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)

309

B6 Little People, Big Feelings: Using Children's Literature for Socio-emotional Development from Infancy to Preschool Years By: National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)

Little people do have big feelings and they want and need to be heard. Join this interactive workshop and be equipped with practical strategies to guide children on how they can deal with their big emotions through stories and books. Gain useful tips on selecting good children’s literature and discover practical activities to engage infants and toddlers in the world of books to support them socially and emotionally.

Tan Hui Min

Lecturer at the NIEC (NP Campus) Amelia Jaishree

Lecturer at the NIEC (NP Campus)

310

B7 Engaging Parents in the Outdoor Classroom By: National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)

This workshop aims to inspire you to optimise the outdoor spaces and resources to provide enjoyable and balanced indoor and outdoor experiences for children’s holistic development. Look forward to learn more about the various types of parent involvement, ideas to extend indoor learning to the outdoors, leveraging the outdoors and community partners, co-constructing parent engagement outdoor activities, and sharing your pedagogy with parents.

Tan Beng Luan

Founder, principal and teacher of Creative O Preschoolers' Bay Christine Soo

Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (City Campus) and ECDA Fellow

311

B8 Fun with Light and Shadows! (Conducted in Chinese Language) By: Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL)

Attend this workshop to gain insights on how you can engage children in exploring the theme on "Light and Shadow". The activities shared at this workshop aim to promote scientific, aesthetic and language development in children and trigger their interest in active exploration and discovery in the indoor and outdoor environment. Don't miss the endless possibilities of extending children's interest through this topic.

Dr Cheng Wan-ni

Dean of Early Childhood Care and Education, Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL)

320

B9 Nature as Educator By: Republic Polytechnic (RP)

Nature is a powerful educator. This workshop examines the different ways children can benefit by having a close connection with nature. Discover strategies to support children holistically - values and attitudes, science process skills, thinking skills, and more! You will also experience hands-on nature lessons and discuss barriers in planning and conducting nature-based lessons and fieldtrips.

Grace Lim

Trainer, Biologist, Curriculum Designer Yeong Poh Kiaw

Senior Manager, Experiential Learning Research Centre

323

B10 Developing Children's Interest in Mother Tongue Language (Conducted in Malay Language) By: E-Bridge Pre-School

This workshop aims to demonstrate how you can facilitate children's learning about the local culture and traditions through the use of games. Using an inquiry cycle, and children's prior knowledge, find out how you can involve children in creating and playing these games according to their interest that will enable them to construct their own knowledge.

Nur Lina

Pedagogy Manager, E-Bridge Pre-School Nurul Hidayah Binte Hassan

EC Educator

324

B11 The Core of Meaningful Play Programmes: The People, the Purpose and the Practice By: Playeum Children's Centre for Creativity

Learning is no longer restricted to the classroom, but increasingly includes other venues such as the outdoors or in community spaces. This interactive and hands-on workshop features three key principles for the design of meaningful play programme, objectives for learning and space. With hands-on examples, you will learn about design, observation and evaluation and the relationship of people, purpose and play practice.

Dr Esther Joosa

Consultant Director of Pedagogy, Playeum Charlotte Goh

Executive Director, Playeum Cheryl Gan

Manager for Learning & Engagement, Playeum

325

B12 Bringing Computational Thinking to Pre-Schools and Homes By: Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA)

Get insights to the award-winning PlayMaker programme by IMDA and the team behind Tiny Thinkers that has piqued the interests of preschools and media both locally and internationally. This workshop aims to bust the myths behind coding and computational thinking and inform how you can prepare children to be ready for the digital world both in the preschools and at home.

Foo Hui Hui

Deputy Director, Digital Readiness Cluster, IMDA

326

B13 Social Emotional Learning At Every Turn: A Creative Movement Workshop for Early Childhood Educators By: National Arts Council (NAC)

Children need to be equipped with healthy attitudes about their bodies and how to relate respectfully to others. This interactive workshop invites you to experience creative movement and dance, to practice body ownership, body regulation and body respect. You will also learn about the benefits of creative movement and dance activities for healthy body attitudes, and pick up some simple activities you can try out.

Faye Lim

Co-director, Rolypoly Family Bernice Lee

Dance Artist

333

B14 Outdoor Literacy - Taking the Multisensory Approach By: National Library Board (NLB)

Outdoor learning caters to a wide range of learning styles and has the potential to yield many benefits. Join this workshop to discover how you may use the multisensory approach (taste, smell, touch, sight, hearing and movement), together with the information and stories found in books as a complementary teaching resource. Learn to maximise children's experience with books and the outdoor learning environment.

Norah Ismail

Librarian Chan Xin Yi

Associate Librarian

334

B15 Promoting An Integrated Approach to Teaching and Learning Through the Learning Environment By: NEL ConneX team

This workshop will demonstrate what an integrated approach to teaching and learning could look like in the local pre-school context and how it could be promoted through the effective use of the learning environment. In this workshop, you will pick up practical strategies, techniques and tools in designing learning environments that allow children to make meaningful connections in their learning.

Angeline Goh and Masturah Abdullah Principal and Lead English Teacher, E-bridge Pre-school Pte Ltd (Edgedale Plain) Geetha V Segar and Khoo Ai Hoon Senior Teacher and Deputy Centre Head, MOE Kindergarten @ Riverside Jamie Bong and Jezmin Mumtaz Centre Manager and Senior Manager, Preschool By the Park Jermaine Lim and Sharon Lim Senior Specialist, Pre-school Education

301

Concurrent Workshops Session C

Saturday 14 September 2019, 11.00am - 12.30pm

SESSION WORKSHOP PRESENTER

VENUE

C1 How can Educators and Parents Use Pedagogical Questions to Facilitate Children's Learning in Everyday Activities By: Centre for Research in Child Development, National Institute of Education (NIE)

For infants and young children, much learning happens outside the classroom. How can adults facilitate children's learning and exploration during everyday activities at home and in public spaces? In this workshop, you can look forward to learn the theories behind pedagogical questions, examples of effective use of these questions, and the features of good pedagogical questions. You will also be invited to design pedagogical questions in a hands-on activity.

Dr Yu Yue

Research Scientist in the Centre for Research in Child Development, NIE

302

C2 Effective Practices for Outdoor Learning By: National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)

The outdoors engages children with authentic and enjoyable first-hand experience in the natural environment. Through the process of observing, encountering, discovering and problem solving, active learning, social relationships and responsible citizenships are cultivated. This experiential workshop identifies the challenges and possibilities of outdoor learning and presents the key effective practices to make outdoor learning safe, fun and meaningful to children.

Mona Tan Senior Lecturer, NIEC (City Campus) Dr Ho Yin Fong

Dean, Faculty and Leadership Development and Head, NIEC (City Campus)

303

C3 Building Self-Awareness through Outdoor Inspired Activities for Leadership Learning By: National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)

Preschool leaders perform a demanding multi-faceted work role amidst a fast changing environment. Performing their tasks effectively requires a high level of skill and reflective practice. This workshop aims to engage you in considering space, place and the outdoors as a resource for your own leadership learning. A range of interactive activities centred on communication skills, self- reflection and creative collaboration will also be explored.

Shaireen Selamat

Lead in Sector Leadership at the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)

304

C4 Promoting An Integrated Approach to Teaching and Learning Through Curriculum and Pedagogy By: NEL ConneX team

This workshop will demonstrate what an integrated approach to teaching and learning could look like in the local pre-school context and how it could be promoted through the effective use of curriculum and pedagogy. In this workshop, you will reflect on your professional practice and pick up practical strategies, techniques and tools that would help you in designing learning experiences that allow children to experience learning as a whole.

Hephzi See ECDA Fellow and Centre Principal, Choa Chu Kang Bible Centre Kindergarten Munia Ahmed Principal, EtonHouse Pre-School Pte Ltd (Vanda branch) Sharifah Nooraishah Sayed Zaaba Lead Teacher, MOE Kindergarten @ Punggol View Debbie Ong and Katherine Koh Assistant Curriculum Specialist, MY World Preschool Ltd Chua Huay Wen and Sharon Lim Senior Specialist, Pre-school Education

308

C5 The Role of Sensory Processing in the Development of Fundamental Gross Motor Skills By: Ministry of Social & Family Services (MSF) /KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)

Good fundamental gross motor skills help to promote children's sense of self and is foundational in equipping them with the skills that are essential for independent self-care routines, play and learning. This workshop aims to increase your understanding of how the sensory-processing system contributes to motor-development and equip you with the strategies that encourage the development of children's fundamental gross motor skills.

Gloria Ng Siok Kwan

Senior Occupational Therapist at the Department of Child Development, KK Women's & Children's Hospital (KKH)

309

C6 Engaging Children in Outdoor Learning Environments (Conducted in Chinese Language) By: KLC International Institute (KLCII)

Children love the outdoors as the space and related activities often satisfy their curiosity and desire to explore, discover and learn. How can you better engage children in Mandarin learning when they become active participants in the outdoors? Join this workshop to discover possibilities of utilising outdoor spaces effectively to carry out integrated learning activities for children.

Dr Chen Shi

Vice Principal of KLC International Institute Yu Qinqin

Lecturer at KLC International Institute

310

C7 Outdoor Spaces, the Way I Like It! (Conducted in Chinese Language) By: MY World Pre-School

Can children design outdoor spaces? Join this workshop to find out more about MY World Preschool Ltd's exploration where pre-schoolers were involved in the planning and designing of their ideal little garden at their outdoor space. Take away strategies that you can implement to empower your centre’s children to be actively involved in designing learning spaces that can contribute to their learning and development.

Chao Daijing Anna Curriculum Specialist Janice Hui Principal

311

C8 Enablers of Change: Showcasing Teacher Leadership Through An Outdoor Learning Project By: The Caterpillar's Cove Child Development and Study Centre

Targeted at curriculum leaders, this presentation showcases teacher leadership through an outdoor learning project in two of The Caterpillar's Cove's centres. As part of the learning community in the workshop, you are invited to re-examine your views on teacher leadership and consider how it can play a role in the increasingly complex early childhood setting.

Cynthia Tan

Senior Education Development Specialist Noor Hasni, Aishah Sirajuddin, Elizabeth Chua and Isabel Yeo

Senior Early Childhood Educators

320

C9 Developing Phonological Awareness in Young Children By: Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS)

Phonological awareness is a predictor of early literacy and children can learn to be sensitive to language sounds through play. Join this workshop and learn the different branches of phonological awareness strategies to enhance essential skills which are precursors to advanced literacy skills. In this workshop, you will also have the opportunity to carry out multi-sensory activities to develop phonological awareness in children.

Nadia Ali

Preschool Educational Therapist, Dyslexia Association of Singapore Vera Tai

Educational Therapist, Dyslexia Association of Singapore

323

C10 Managing Risks in the Outdoors By: Outdoor School Singapore

Risk in outdoor learning does not only promote physical development but also intellectual and emotional development as children acquire the ability to make decisions on the most appropriate solutions to solve their problems or challenges. In this workshop, you can look forward to learn the benefits of 'risky play' for young children and practical strategies on how you can promote this form of play in the outdoor environment.

Ann Phang

Early Childhood Educator Nor Hakim

Outdoor Educator

324

C11 Impacting Change through Innovation, Teaching and Learning By: ECDA Award Winners Be inspired by ECDA 2019 Award Winners for the Early Childhood Innovation and Teaching and Learning categories. Take away innovative strategies and practical tips to scale up the quality of your early years programme for young children.

ECDA Award Winners 325

C12 Overcoming the Barriers for Purposeful Active Play By: Republic Polytechnic (RP)

Join this interactive problem-based workshop to develop innovative indoor and outdoor activities that help children acquire fundamental movement skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can identify common barriers to outdoor play, modify your existing equipment, apply pedagogical principles to create interesting indoor and outdoor activities, and use a checklist to review the activities.

Chan Siew Eng Associate Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic Mae Tan

Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic Jernice Tan

Senior Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic

326

C13 Monsters' Sound Lab - Creative Sound Exploration & Experimentation with Mama Creature By: National Art Council (NAC)

Children are naturally able to respond to beats, groove, melodies and pitch. This experiential learning workshop allows you to relate to your inner child to freely explore sounds in terms of beat, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, pitch and articulation. You will also deepen your knowledge of sound that allows for higher musical appreciation and, engagement that allows the delivery of musical content for early learners beyond that of commercial songs.

Natalie Alexandra

Director, Advocacy for Arts for Young Audiences

333

C14 The External Environment as the Third Teacher By: ECDA SPARK

Come and learn how: Pat's Schoolhouse (Katong) ignites and sustains the curiosity of children by leveraging the external environment and resources to provide authentic learning experiences through the Inquiry-based Learning (IBL) approach. MFS @ 128 Geylang East Av 1, planned an outdoor programme - Gardening by the Grove, integrating various learning domains of the NEL Framework to meet children's diverse interests and developmental needs.

Foo Wann Yun

Principal, Pat's Schoolhouse (Katong) Jayasri

Early Childhood Educator

334

C15 Partnering with Families in Outdoor Learning Experiences for Children By: ECDA Fellows

This workshop by the ECDA Fellows aims to help you to discover and unleash the potential of children through intentional planning of the outdoor learning environments and partnering with the families. Be ready to take away useful tips and strategies on intentional teaching to support children's learning.

ECDA Fellows Early Childhood Pinnacle Leaders

301

Learning Journey

SESSION TIMING WORKSHOP

L1 15 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 12.45pm

Let's Go Outdoors By: Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Kindergarten

Come and learn about Sarada Kindergarten's key principles for outdoor learning that were derived from its experience and NEL. Observe how its educators facilitate children's observations and explorations in the outdoors, and extend children's learning across the different domains. With the insights gained, you can begin your journey to bring alive your centre's key principles through outdoor learning.

L2 21 Aug 2019, 02.00pm - 06.00pm

Gardens by the Bay: Making Outdoor Learning Enjoyable and Engaging By: Gardens by the Bay

This learning journey will give you the opportunity to explore selected spaces at the Gardens, discover interesting plants and creatures, and appreciate how the Gardens can be an effective outdoor classroom for young children. Through the use of age-appropriate games and hands-on activities, you can look forward to gaining insights to create enjoyable and engaging outdoor learning experiences for children.

L3 21 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 12.00pm

NParks Biophilic Playgarden – Sharing of Nature Playgarden Design By: National Parks Board (NParks)

Join this learning journey to find out more about the benefits that biophilic design principles have on children’s play, in particular the key areas of MOE’s Nurturing Early Learners’ (NEL) Framework. Participants will also learn how the principles are reflected in the recently launched Nature Playgarden at HortPark.

L4A 21 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 01.00pm

Design Opportunities for Borderless Learning By: PCF Sparkletots Preschool

If you agree that our children need to be equipped with 21st century skills involving problem-solving, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, come join us on this learning journey. You can look forward to learn and share with like-minded educators on designing lessons that move away from traditional classroom learning, where children can be immersed in an open and imaginative system to learn and develop themselves.

L4B 22 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 01.00pm

Design Opportunities for Borderless Learning By: PCF Sparkletots Preschool

If you agree that our children need to be equipped with 21st century skills involving problem-solving, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, come join us on this learning journey. You can look forward to learn and share with like-minded educators on designing lessons that move away from traditional classroom learning, where children can be immersed in an open and imaginative system to learn and develop themselves.

L5 22 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 01.00pm

Creative Conversations: Garden and Museum Magic By: Fort Canning and National Museum Singapore / National Arts Council / Art Loft

Did you know that Fort Canning Park offers an invaluable learning opportunity to experience and appreciate Singapore's cultural heritage through nature? Join this learning journey to discover more about local spices and its significance in our multicultural society. Coupled with a trip to the National Museum of Singapore, pick up developmentally appropriate strategies to create enriching art experiences for children to learn about local cultural heritage.

L6 23 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 12.00pm

Outdoor Activities for Pre-schoolers in an Urban Environment – It’s Possible! By: Health Promotion Board

With the high obesity and myopia prevalence amongst young children in Singapore, preschool teachers play an important role in ensuring that children engage in sufficient physical activity (PA) outdoors. Come on-board this learning journey to learn about the PA guidelines for pre-schoolers and ways to incorporate PA beyond the classroom, through hands-on activities and sharing of best practices.

L7 23 Aug 2019, 10.00am - 01.00pm

I've got the rhythm in MusEum: A Learning Journey about GROWING UP in Singapore. By: National Museum / National Arts Council / Wigglepods

It takes a village to raise a child! That was the Kampong Spirit in the 1950s and 1960s! Join this learning journey to explore the 'Growing Up' gallery at the National Museum of Singapore. Relive the gotong royong (Malay for 'community') spirit, grooving to the music from the 50s and 60s, and have fun with rhythmic activities that build community and friendship through folk dances. Pick up ideas to enrich the learning experiences of preschool children.

L8A 28 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 12.30pm

LSH: Emerging Practices into Nature Pedagogy By: The Little Skool-House International Pte Ltd

Nature Pedagogy is a way of working with children and creating settings for care and education embracing nature. Join this learning journey to learn how The Little Skool By-the-Crescent translates the principles of Nature Pedagogy to its daily practices. Learn the centre's ongoing efforts in creating the learning environments, establishing the process of assessment and planning, and encouraging children and families to take learning journeys.

L8B 30 Aug 2019, 09.00am - 12.30pm

LSH: Emerging Practices into Nature Pedagogy By: The Little Skool-House International Pte Ltd

Nature Pedagogy is a way of working with children and creating settings for care and education embracing nature. Join this learning journey to learn how The Little Skool By-the-Crescent translates the principles of Nature Pedagogy to its daily practices. Learn the centre's ongoing efforts in creating the learning environments, establishing the process of assessment and planning, and encouraging children and families to take learning journeys.

L9 30 Aug 2019, 02.00pm - 05.30pm

ActiveSG - Where Outdoor Play Begins! By: SportSG

Want to find out more about active living and how you can nurture this in pre-schoolers? ActiveSG provides abundant opportunities for learning, development and play to happen beyond the classroom. This learning journey aims to equip you with a good understanding of outdoor learning opportunities available at ActiveSG centres. Learn how you can be a health and wellness role model for the children under your care.