Live Webinar with Jess: "Understanding EYLF Principle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives"

This session will include:

• Cultural relevance: Learn to craft a learning atmosphere that respects and celebrates Indigenous culture by integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander perspectives into existing curricular activities and frameworks.

• Intercultural Learning: This live webinar will guide participants through practical and effective strategies that work with intercultural ways of knowing, being and doing. 

• Practical tools and strategies: Acquire a suite of tools including Reconciliation statements, community engagement methods, and culturally sensitive consultation processes that ensure your teaching respects and honours Indigenous identities and knowledge systems.

• Pedagogy: Explore how the curriculum can be designed to not only meet but surpass current educational standards by embedding culturally responsive pedagogies and intercultural understanding.

• Creating inclusive environments: Understand how to utilise space, material, and curriculum in ways that empower children to appreciate and acknowledge First Nations culture genuinely, fostering strong identities among all learners.

• Respecting and connecting with community: Gain insights on creating partnerships with local Indigenous communities for resources, support, and guidance in implementing a culturally rich curriculum.

Perfect for educators who:

• Aim to enrich their teaching with meaningful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content.

• Wish to actively contribute to Reconciliation through education.

• Want an introduction into the 8ways of Learning. 

• Are looking for ways to enhance engagement with local Indigenous communities.

• Need practical ways to blend cultural knowledge with formal Early Learning Frameworks.

• Want to learn more about cultural learning plans.

Please email info@kooricurriculum.com for group bookings of 21 or more

How to access the live webinar:

1. After you purchase the webinar you will be sent an email confirming your purchase with additional information on how to register for the live webinar.
2. Once you register you will be sent a confirmation email from our webinar platform "WebinarNinja"
3. As the date of your live webinar approaches, we will send additional emails with your webinar access link so you don't miss it
4. Please ensure you mark info@kooricurriculum.com as a safe sender to avoid important emails going into your junk

Important: If you purchase a ticket on behalf of another educator, please contact info@kooricurriculum.com with their details so they receive communications.

"Understanding EYLF Principle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives" FAQ:

Q: How do I access the webinar after I purchase it?

A:

1. After you purchase the webinar you will be sent an email confirming your purchase with additional information on how to register for the live webinar.
2. Once you register you will be sent a confirmation email from our webinar platform "WebinarNinja"
3. As the date of your live webinar approaches, we will send additional emails with your webinar access link so you don't miss it
4. Please ensure you mark info@kooricurriculum.com as a safe sender to avoid important emails going into your junk

Q: How long is the live webinar session?

A: The live webinar is approximately 1 hour long.

Q: Is the live webinar interactive and can I ask questions during the live webinar session?

A: Yes. The Koori Curriculum team is on each live webinar and will respond to your questions received during the session via the chat function of the webinar platform.

Q: What platform is the live webinar delivered on?

A: We hold our live webinars on a platform called “WebinarNinja”.

Q: Is there a payment plan?

A: Yes, via AfterPay. Choose AfterPay at check out for more details.

Q: Is there a group rate?

A: No there is no group rate for this live webinar.

 Q: Can I share my individual access with other people?

A: No. The live webinar will be held on WebinarNinja, links are specific to each individual.

Q: I have purchased the live webinar on behalf of someone on my team, how do I update their email address for communications?

A: Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com including the email address used for the purchase and the new email address.

Q: I have purchased multiple individual seats for the live webinar for my team, how do I ensure they are sent their link to join?

A: Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com including your order number and the email addresses to be included in communications.

Q: Will the live webinar be recorded?

A: The live webinar will not be recorded.

Q: Do you offer refunds on live webinars?

A: We are confident that once you watch the live webinar, you'll be sure you made the right decision. If you have accidentally purchased the live webinar twice (it happens) please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com

Q: I can no longer attend the live webinar on the date I chose, can I reschedule?

A: We understand that availability can change, if you let us know by close of business 1 week before the start of your webinar that you cannot attend then we can fit you into the live webinar happening the following month.

Q: It is less than a week until my webinar and I can no longer attend, can I have a refund?

A: Unfortunately we require 1 week's notice prior to the live webinar date, please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com to discuss options. A fee may be charged for changing dates.

Q: Who do I contact for any queries?

A: You can reach us at info@kooricurriculum.com and one of our team will respond within 1 business day.

Q: Is the webinar live and do I need to attend at a certain day or time, or will recordings be available?

A: Yes the webinar is live. There will be no recordings of the live webinars. 

Q: Are copies of the books mentioned in the live webinar part of the price?

A: No. The books mentioned in the live webinar are not included, some of the books are able to be purchased in the Koori Curriculum store, and others can be purchased through book retailers such as Amazon or through the author's website directly.

Q: I am a member of the Koori Curriculum Club, should I purchase the Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives live webinar?

A: No. As you have the option to apply for live mentoring with Jess, we do not recommend purchasing the live webinar.

Q: What happens if I have technical issues with the live webinar on the date and time it is scheduled?

A: Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com and one of our team will respond as quickly as they can to support you during the live event.

Q: Can I download or record the live webinar?

A: No. We do not allow downloading or recording of our live webinars.

Q: Are the live webinars NESA accredited?

As of 5th February 2021, NESA deregistered all early childhood providers and any courses they had accredited, this included any offered by the Koori Curriculum.

Information about the new processes for accreditation of PD courses, including course content criteria, is expected to be available on the NESA website around mid-July 2021 and applications will open shortly after that time. We aim to apply for accreditation during this time.

Early Learning Educators are able to log completed hours under Elective PD course hours as they will count equally for teachers who are completing their Maintenance of Accreditation in 2021 and 2022:  https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/teacher-accreditation/meeting-requirements/maintaining-accreditation/maintenance-transition-arrangements

Should you have any further queries on this, please reach out to the Department of Education directly on +61 2 9367 8291 or email on PD@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Q: I have previously purchased a live webinar from Koori Curriculum, how do I access a newly purchased live webinar?

A: You will receive an email with a link to join the live webinar 1 week prior to the event.