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Embedding literacy in a play-based curriculum

Literacy is an important part of the early childhood curriculum however, many parents (and some teachers too!) have perceptions of literacy rooted in traditional ideas about reading and writing.
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Embedding literacy in a play-based curriculum

This webinar has explored the broad and holistic view of literacy outlined in Te Whāriki and has discussed how children’s literacy development can be supported in a play-based curriculum.

Presented By

Barbara Watson (PhD)

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for ECE Educators

What will you learn?

Literacy is an important part of the early childhood curriculum however, many parents (and some teachers too!) have perceptions of literacy rooted in traditional ideas about reading and writing.

This webinar has explored the broad and holistic view of literacy outlined in Te Whāriki and has discussed how children’s literacy development can be supported in a play-based curriculum.

In this webinar you will:

  • Gain an understanding of what literacy in ECE involves
  • Learn strategies to integrate literacy building experiences across the curriculum
  • Hear suggestions about how to allay parents’ concerns about reading and writing development 


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About the presenter

Barbara Watson (PhD)

Barbara Watson (PhD)
PhD; MEdAdmin; BEd (ECE); Dip.Tchg (Primary)

Barbara is a qualified early childhood and primary teacher and has owned and managed early childhood centres. Having worked as part of the EC Professional Support team at the Faculty of Education for 7 years, she has strong links with The University of Auckland. While in this role Barbara facilitated a variety of workshops and programmes for a wide range of ECE services and also lectured on a number of ECE papers.

Barbara has a passion for supporting teachers to make effective links between theory and practice. Her Masters thesis focused on leadership and adult education and her PhD investigated how induction and mentoring programmes are enacted in education and care services. Barbara works with centre leaders as a mentor, coach and external appraiser. 
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