Leading and designing for effective teaching and learning
Our team has a range of specialists who have worked across early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary and the corporate sector. We have particular expertise in curriculum design, leadership, emotional intelligence, team building, major project work, teaching and learning pedagogies, environmental designs for teaching and learning, mentoring, research, submission writing and grant applications and facilitation of planning days and team meetings.
Shona Bass and Kathy Walker are experienced national and international speakers who enjoy a reputation for being engaging speakers who always present a message that is well articulated and engaging; they are renown by their ability to easily resonate with audiences and their appropriate and timely use of humor and anecdotes along side the message. Shona and Kathy are often requested to speak at public events, fundraisers and special events as well as for consultancy work.
Early Life Foundations is committed to collegiality and the development of networks for the good of children and families. Our organization works alongside other organizations on a range of major projects and collaborate with both philanthropic, corporate and government sectors. Early Life Foundations also supports many small organizations in their mission to provide services and support to children, parents and families.
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Working smart with relationships
check out our Emotional Intelligence sessions from our brochure. our series covers a range of leadership, communication and relationship strategies through Emotional Intelligence.
Information and Support
The team at Early Life Foundations provide information and support to a range of groups on many different issues. Managing committees, selection of staff and interviews, staff appraisals, interpretations and support for accreditation and frameworks, leadership mentoring, facilitation of conferences and professional development. Feel free to browse our professional development opportunities or contact us to discuss your needs.
Leading and Teaching with Emotional Intelligence
Successful leading involves creating resonance, being able to read accurately how members of the team or organisation are responding or feeling and being in touch with your own strengths and challenges. Leading is multifactorial and involves a range of community members; executives, teachers, parents and children – it may be in large corporate organsiations or small teams working in isolation. The skills of leadership require insight into ones own capacities, skills, emotions and personality. Emotional intelligence provides a platform for personal and professional self-awareness, social awareness and self and relationship management. The team at Early Life Foundations conducts very popular sessions that are based upon an emotional intelligence model and are valuable for leaders, teachers, educators, managers, directors, and anyone who wishes to build upon their skills of leadership.
Curriculum and Philosophy
Framework documents come and go, directives from above change constantly. How do teachers, schools and early childhood centres develop and sustain strong teaching and learning strategies that are consistent across all staff and teams so the children and families are provided with continuity and consistency?
The team at Early Life Foundations has expertise in curricula design and philosophy development. We work with staff and programs to guide and facilitate the development, exploration and establishment of philosophy, curriculum and practices. The process leads to the development of a solid set of shared understandings and consistent practices across all aspects of the community. We offer a range of supports, PD and mentoring, whole day/half day/ retreat sessions, where staff and teams can work on developing their philosophy, teamwork and practice.
