Your Image of a Child
This is a multi-day workshop. Please ensure you are available for all the dates listed below:
Online Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday April 17, 2025 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us as we delve into the profound impact of our perceptions of children on the outcomes of our programs. In this workshop, we will engage in deep self-reflection to uncover what we each bring to the world of early childhood education. Our beliefs and attitudes towards children significantly shape our practices.
On the first day, we will focus on intensive reflection activities, helping us understand our own perspectives and how they influence our interactions with children. The second day will be dedicated to exploring child development, setting healthy boundaries, and discussing scenarios to ensure we do not unintentionally limit the opportunities available to children as they grow.
Let’s embark on this journey together, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for both educators and children alike.
Living Inquiries:Â
- Well-being and belonging.
- Other’s Materials and the World
- Communication and Literacies
- Identities, Social Responsibility and Diversity
Pathways:Â
- Joy in relationship with people, place, materials and ideas
- Diversity and difference
- Understanding Sense of Belonging
- Understanding Holistic Approaches
Suitable for ECE students, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages, from infants/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.
Facilitator(s): Jo Chahal
Jo has a passion for nurturing young minds and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. She has dedicated her carer to children’s development from diverse backgrounds. Since 2003, she has been actively involved in early childhood education, bringing her strong expertise in neurodiversity, Reggio Emilia, inquiry-based learning, and social-emotional child development to the forefront of her practice, embracing the different ways in which children learn and interact with the world. Her approach is deeply rooted in the belief that every child deserves a foundation that celebrates their unique abilities and encourages their full potential, fostering a love for lifelong learning. Jo is a proud mom of 5 amazing children.
Register here: Your Image of a Child (4810-8100) :: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
- Capacity: Spaces Available
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