What is the goal of this course?
To give a teacher insight in the world of STEAM education.
We use the scientific method to guide an investigation. And unpack holistic thinking showing that everything is connected.
To do this we have 2 lessons:
We use the scientific method to guide an investigation. And unpack holistic thinking showing that everything is connected.
To do this we have 2 lessons:
- Episode 1 - Unlock Nature
- Episode 2 - Programming Power
What career level is this course designed for?
Currently the course is designed early learning teachers at the cert III, diploma, ECT, and proficient level.
How many estimated PD hours?
6+ Hours
How do i log my PD hours?
Are the courses NESA compliant?
Yes!
All the courses are designed using NESAs guidelines for professional development.
All the courses are designed using NESAs guidelines for professional development.
Is it mapped to standards?
Yes,
NQS, EYLF, APST
NQS, EYLF, APST
NQS Mapping
1.2.1 - Intentional teaching
1.2.2 - Responsive teaching and scaffolding
1.2.3 - Child directed learning
1.3.1 - Assessment and planning cycle
1.3.2 - Critical reflection
EYLF Mapping
EYLF Principles
Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning Equity, inclusion and high expectations
Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning Equity, inclusion and high expectations
EYLF Practices
Play-based learning and intentionality
Learning environments
Assessment and evaluation for learning, development and wellbeing
Play-based learning and intentionality
Learning environments
Assessment and evaluation for learning, development and wellbeing
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Children Are Confident And Involved Learners
4.1 Children develop a growth mindset and learning dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
Children Are Confident And Involved Learners
4.1 Children develop a growth mindset and learning dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
4.2 Children develop a range of learning and thinking skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating
APST Mapping
1: Know students and how they learn
3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
6: Engage In Professional Learning
Is it an online course or face-to-face?
Currently Fundamental will be delivered online.
All lessons are pre-recorded and can be used anytime, anywhere. And you as the learner will interact with an online learning platform for all of the lesson handouts, in-class submissions, assignment submissions, and feedback.
All lessons are pre-recorded and can be used anytime, anywhere. And you as the learner will interact with an online learning platform for all of the lesson handouts, in-class submissions, assignment submissions, and feedback.
Will I receive a course reminder?
Yes,
If you have enrolled and paid, you will receive a reminder on the day the content is unlocked.
If you have enrolled and paid, you will receive a reminder on the day the content is unlocked.
What if I miss a lesson?
No worries!
So you can do it anytime, anywhere!
Though your assignments must be submitted on time.
So you can do it anytime, anywhere!
Though your assignments must be submitted on time.
Is this course a nationally recognised course?
No.
These courses are not nationally recognized (i.e VET), and we are not an RTO.
These courses are not nationally recognized (i.e VET), and we are not an RTO.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes.
If you have a pass mark for all of your assignments, you will receive a certificate of knowledge.
If you have a pass mark for all of your assignments, you will receive a certificate of knowledge.
How many students per lesson?
Because these courses are online, we can have unlimited learners.
What is the sequence of learning?
- You watch the lessons as well as doing multiple choice, games, puzzles.
- we animate the ideas
- You do a group planning session (collaboration)
- You do your assignment and submit it
How long does it take to finish the course?
4 months (max).
We pace it this way for your benefit.
This duration gives you enough time to embed the new ideas into your practice.
We pace it this way for your benefit.
This duration gives you enough time to embed the new ideas into your practice.
How much will the course cost?
$430 (GST incl)
What are acceptable forms of payment?
We have an eCommerce (online payment) page.
If you wold like to pay via EFT, we can organize that for you.
Please reach out to us so we can assist you.
Please reach out to us so we can assist you.
Can i enrol multiple learners?
Yes we can do that.
In this situation you will need to contact us for further steps.
In this situation you will need to contact us for further steps.
I am a supervisor, can i track our teacher's progress?
Yes!
We will make you a group manager.
This would give you special access to track their progress (grades, completion, study hours etc). As well as their community activity (e.g chats).
We will make you a group manager.
This would give you special access to track their progress (grades, completion, study hours etc). As well as their community activity (e.g chats).
Do I pay for the entire course up front?
Yes
What if I have technical issue during the lesson?
On a course page you will see a Tech FAQs button (like the one below). This take you to a valuable page to help you out with technical issues. If you can't solve the problem with that page, then you contact support at lw@thesonickitchen.com.au
What if I am dissatisfied with the course? Is there a refund?
These courses are well researched and very well produced. We go to a lot of effort to fully inform you before you make the purchase.
So there is no refund.
So there is no refund.
Do you use AI to manage assignments?
Yes,
We make use of AI to take your assignment submissions and organise it into a form that is easier for us to assess.
So we are AI assisted, however a human makes the final decision.
We make use of AI to take your assignment submissions and organise it into a form that is easier for us to assess.
So we are AI assisted, however a human makes the final decision.
Get in touch
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PO BOX 534
Kellyville NSW 2155 -
lw@thesonickitchen.com.au
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0400 795 806
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Collaboration
If you are the only person In your centre doing this course?
You can approach your centre manager and/or the room leader to seek support.
The centre manager or fellow teacher could:
- Share their perspectives on how to apply the new idea
- Support you in the planning (i.e do you apply it to an interaction you have already planned? or make a new one?)
- Help you determine the best time to apply it in your usual program
If you have other colleagues doing this course?
You can work with your colleagues online (using the learning platform chat, or video conferencing) or in-person
Your colleagues could:
- Share their perspectives on how to apply the new idea
- Support you in the planning (i.e do you apply it to an interaction you have already planned? or make a new one?)
- Help you determine the best time to apply it in your usual program