Play-based+Learning+in+the+Katherine+Region

If you have any learning to share regarding your implementation of play-based learning e.g. pictures of learning centres you have set up, planning templates, good websites for obtaining resources etc. please email them to amy.higgins@nt.gov.au to be uploaded here.

Click for photos from play-based learning classrooms in the Katherine Region. Thanks to Rhean, Jaclyn and Melanie for sharing their photos.

This booklet is an excellent source of ideas and tips for providing play-based learning experiences. The booklet outlines the play types of dramatic, sand, water, dough and clay, table top, small world, construction and creative. For each type of play there are suggested resources, links to learning areas, prompts for language development and intended outcomes.



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At the start of August, 6 teachers from the Katherine region along with Jasmine Dwyer from Top End Group School attended a Walker Learning Approach study tour in Melbourne. The teachers spent two days observing the Approach in schools around Melbourne and undertaking workshop sessions with Kathy Walker and her team. Everyone returned home bursting with new ideas and enthusiasm for implementing this play-based pedagogy in their classrooms. The teachers will present their learning to colleagues around the region and share some of their learning and experiences on this Wiki page. =====

These are my notes from observing Investigations, Tuning In and Reflection on the study tour and undertaking Kathy's sessions.

Presenters: Tracey Ind, Kelly Donald, Laura Kimber, Rhean Bates Location: Katherine Group School Offices 27th August, 2012 This was a fantastic session, thank you to all involved! Access your colleague's presentations below.
 * **__Walker Learning Approach Study Tour Sharing Session __**