Play Based and Personalised Learning for Pre-school to Year 8

The Walker Learning Approach is based upon years and decades of research about play based and personalised learning and social constructivism. The WLA is the first major Australian based total and holistic pedagogy (pre-school to year 8) to be designed and implemented. It is not a program, or an inquiry model sitting discreetly or separately from other curriculum areas. It is a total approach to teaching and learning which combines the need for children to be active participants in their learning (through hands on and creative exploration and investigation) which sits along side formal instruction. There is explicit teaching and development of not only literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge but also the range of vital social, emotional and life skills.

News

WLA across Australia this week

We are in the NT with the mobile preschool Project with Indigineous staff, the ACT, SA is on a study tour with us and Brisbane and Tassie are just a few days away!!!!

Naplan Week

It is good to reflect upon the fact that the most meaningful assessment is one where teachers know children well and collect evidence of children's learning and understanding over time.

Perth Trip WA

it was a delight for Kathy to be the keynote speaker in Perth this weekend for over 375 delegates at the EYES conference where Kindergarten and primary teachers met to reflect upon excellence in teach

Tassie and South Australia take off!!

WLA has taken these two states by storm. We are spending so much of our time working with schools over in Tassie and SA.

Play Matters

Play Matters

Play Matters 2nd Edition provides information, examples and practical strategies to explore and implement the Walker Learning Approach.

Engagement Matters

Engagement Matters

Personalised Learning for Grades 3-8.
The Walker Learning Approach by Kathy Walker & Shona Bass

 

Emotional Intelligence Sessions

Emotional Intelligence Sessions

Early Life Foundations is pleased to be providing a series of Emotional Intelligence Sessions for educators and leadership teams.

Ready, Set, Go?

Ready, Set, Go?

How to tell if your child's ready for school and prepare them for the best start.

Professional Development 2012

Professional Development 2012

Professional Development Program for 2012: Individual School Mentoring; PD sessions; Study Tours and Customized PD Sessions