‘Routine Matters’ in Early Childhood Education and Care

Educators play an important role in establishing a pedagogical approach that promotes effective learning through creating quality environments and practices. An aspect of every Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) setting is the routine, or the structuring of the day. This practical workshop will present the findings of current research that focuses on the importance of responsive and context-specific routines in ECEC. A range of routine designs will be presented, and a discussion of the value of various routine strategies. Through consideration of the use of time, place and space in ECEC, innovative and accessible strategies will be presented. Promoting sustainable, playful and engaging approaches to pedagogy and practice experiences that support learning outcomes of children will be central to these approaches.

Experts

Karen Tonge, PhD., Lecturer in The Early Years program, Leader Early Years Professional Experience program, University of Wollongong, Australia.

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Tian Collins, Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Honours), University of Wollongong, Australia.