Playing with the Australian Curriculum: Meeting the Standards Through Play-based Pedagogies in Pre-primary to Year 2

Published by the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA), this resource explores ways play can facilitate learning within Pre Primary to Year 2 classrooms. The professional learning aspect of this project was funded through the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme (AGQTP). As part of this project a group of eight early childhood educators were convened to undertake action research and share exemplary, everyday practice with others. Participants engaged in critical reflections and professional dialogue, including a session facilitated by Kathy Walker (Walker Learning Approach). Following these professional learning sessions, participating teachers were required to design a play-based literacy or numeracy program, which they implemented with their class. The educators documented this action research process, their reflections and findings, with their reports contained within this book. It is with thanks to AISWA Targeted Programs that these stories can be published and shared with a wide audience of schools and educators. It is intended these case studies will provide inspiration, provocation and affirmation for those who are implementing the Australian Curriculum in Pre Primary to Year 2, and beyond. pp. 95 Illustrated #0616