PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR QUEENSLAND PRESENTS

PROFESSIONAL CONVERSATIONS
Diversity, Differences, Cultural Competence

NORTH QLD
What is a Professional Conversation? A Professional Conversation provides time, space and a framework for shared critical reflection. The Professional Conversations Diversity, Differences, Cultural Competence is a series of 5 conversations (1 Full Day and 4 half days) around ideas about identities, differences, and how cultural competence impacts on our practices with young children. Understandings around these important ideas will be built through a structured framework, designed to enable dialogue and the sharing of knowledge and experiences with other professionals. As participants engage critically with these particular aspects of ECEC, the group will work towards practice frameworks for leadership and teaching a curriculum that recognises and respects differences. Areas to be explored include; Reflecting on our own professional roles, articulating world views and practice frameworks Leading the development of curriculum that recognises diversity and cultural differences Considering perspectives around social and cultural contexts and how these shape identities Building our capacity to support educators in developing cultural competence. And the role of networks in enabling leadership and activism These conversations will also be an opportunity to build and strengthen networks with other professionals whose work calls for the recognition of and respect for diversity, and the development of cultural competence.

Mercure Inn Townsville Woolcock Street Townsville

SERIES DATES TO FOLLOW: Friday 8 June 2012 9.30am4.00pm Friday 20 July 2012 9.00am12.00pm Friday 17 August 2012 9.00am12.00pm Friday 26 October 2012 9.00am12.00pm Friday 16 November 2012 9.00am12.00pm

NOTE:
Participants will be required to attend ALL 5 sessions

WITH KYLIE BARTLETT

Kylie Bartlett was the Townsville Facilitator for the 2010 and 2011 Professional Conversations Series centred on the Early Yearns Learning Framework. She currently works within Teaching and Learning Development at James Cook University, teaches within the Faculty of Education and operates her own business delivering are workshops to children and parents in local areas. Within this role, she also provides educational consultancy to a range of educational settings.

COST: FREE
CERTIFICATES WILL BE ISSUED ON COMPLETION OF ALL 5 SESSIONS

APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Friday 25 May 2012

SESSION ATTENDANCE NUMBERS MAY BE LIMITED

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YOU DONT HAVE TO BE A PSCQ MEMBER TO ATTEND!

Professional Conversations are open to organisations and individuals who provide support, guidance and mentoring to the Early Childhood sector including: Early Childhood Officers and Managers; Inclusion Support Facilitators; Indigenous Professional Support Officers; Lecturers and Tutors; Early Education Consultants; Professional Support Service Providers; Health Promotion Officers; Regional/Area Managers; Registered Training Organisations; Peak Early Childhood Organisations representatives and officers from the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA).

ATTENTION! HOW TO APPLY TO BE A PART OF THIS EVENT

PLEASE FILL IN ALL FIELDS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM AND FAX TO (07) 3237 1497 OR EMAIL TO registrations@workforce.org.au

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT PLEASE CALL 1800 112 585
The Professional Support Coordinator is an initiative funded by the Australian Government under the Inclusion and Professional Support Program. Feedback and queries should initially be directed to the Professional Support Coordinator in your state. Further information can be sought by contacting the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

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PROFESSIONAL CONVERSATIONS - DIVERSITY, DIFFERENCES, CULTURAL COMPETENCE - NORTH QLD

REGISTRATION FORM & TAX INVOICE ABN: 32 330 317 817

SESSION 1: Friday 8 June 2012 9.30am4.00pm SESSION 2: Friday 20 July 2012 9.00am12.00pm SESSION 3: Friday 17 August 2012 9.00am12.00pm SESSION 4: Friday 26 October 2012 9.00am12.00pm SESSION 5: Friday 16 November 2012 9.00am12.00pm Mercure Inn Townsville, woolcock Street, Townsville (applications close: Friday 25 May 2012)

COST: FREE
CERTIFICATES WILL BE ISSUED ON COMPLETION OF ALL 5 SESSIONS

NOTE: Participants will be

required to attend ALL 5 sessions

PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW

If this event is over-subscribed, preference will be given to our target group. Upon closing date you will receive confirmation of your place via email. If you are unsuccessful you will receive a full refund and notification. Please call (07) 3234 0190 if you wish to confirm your registration has been received, as the Workforce Council will not be responsible for attendance opportunities lost due to applications not being received. This activity closes 14 days prior to activity date. Substitutions will be accepted with prior notification. No refunds will be given without written notification of cancellation at least 7 days before the activity. No Shows will be charged the full registration fee. No payments can be accepted at the event. Application form will become a tax invoice on payment. Payment must be received prior to attendance.

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