These behaviours can include difficulties separating from parents and carers, excessive worrying, reduced communication, reluctance to participate in the general preschool program or resistance to engaging in specific activities. The workshop will discuss the different ways these feelings can manifest, the impact of COVID -19 on social emotional development and how educators can work in partnership with families to support these children and build emotional resilience.
This webinar aligns with the National Quality Standard:
- Quality Area 1.1.2: Child Centred.
- Quality Area 2.1.1: Wellbeing and comfort.
- Quality Area 6.2.2: Access and participation.
Professional Standards for Teachers:
2 hours of elective PD towards maintaining NESA accreditation can be claimed under:
- Standard 1: Know students and how they learn.
- Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.
This professional development activity can be used towards Teacher Identified
hours. Teachers need to record this activity in their NESA online account.