The Forgotten Domain in Child Development: The Physical Domain

This workshop will explore why the physical domain is so important in child development and how it underpins the other four child development domains. Recent research highlighting the connection between brain development and child development will be explored. Additionally, significant time will be spent discussing practical and pedagogical resources for educators which are relevant and applicable to their setting. Several practical examples will be provided. This workshop will encourage educators to think broadly about the physical domain in relation to their setting, their resources, the type of learning experiences offered, vocabulary used in such learning experience, planning and observation relating to the physical domain and the importance of child and educator interactions to promote the physical domain. Globally there are few opportunities to participate in professional learning focusing on the physical domain, thus this workshop provides an excellent opportunity for all educators.

Expert

Rachel Jones, Senior Lecturer, co-convenor of the Food and Movement Research Theme, Early Start, Honours Coordinator for the School of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia.