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Pedagogy, Play and Professionalism- ECE Conference June 5-6, 2015
Welcome to the 2015 Provincial ECE Conference and Trade Show Pedagogy, Play and
Professionalism! Throughout this conference Early Childhood Educators will be
challenged with new ways to think about their profession, while reflecting on current
practices.
Pedagogy is generally defined as an understanding of how learning happens, or the art
and practice of teaching. As Early Childhood Educators, we have chosen to work in a
profession that blends caring and education into meaningful experiences for young
children. Throughout this conference we hope that participants have the opportunity
to reflect on their practices and refine their art, or pedagogy, by:
Looking closely at what they do each day, incorporating the power of play
Reflecting on why they are doing what they do each day
Obtain an understanding of how their actions impact children and families
We invite you attend and share in this exciting opportunity to be inspired by two highly
respected presenters in the ECE Profession, Teacher Tom and Christine McLean! The
break out session being held on Saturday will equally delight as it features respected
experts from right her in Nova Scotia! You won’t want to miss this exciting event!
Register now, seating is limited!
Friday, June 5, 2015 (5 Pd Hours)
Saturday, June 6, 2015 (5 PD hours)
8:30Registration and Networking
8:30am Registration and Networking
9:30-12:15 Christine McLeanSupporting Early Childhood Educators
on their Professional Journey Part 1
9:00 am Keynote Presentation with
Bev Bos and Michael Leeman “Have we
Tumbled over the Edge” (1 hr)
12:15 Lunch in Trade Show Area
10:30 am Workshop Series A (1.5 hr)
1:00-1:30 Department of Education
And Early Childhood Development
Guest Presentation
12:00 pm Lunch
1:30- 4:00 Christine McLean
Supporting Early Childhood Educators
on their Professional Journey Part 2
1:00-2:15pm Afternoon Presentation with
Christine McLean “Remembering to Play” (1hr)
*15 minute Nutrition Breaks at 10:30 and 2:30
9:30-11:30 DJ Dance and Photo Booth
at 10am
*15 minute Nutrition Break at 2:15 pm
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6:00 Awards and Recognition Gala
* 30 minute nutrition break in Trade Show Area
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5:00 Trade Show, Networking, Silent
Auction
2:30-4:00pm Afternoon Presentation with
Bev Bos and Michael Leeman “Exploring the
power of REAL PLAY” (1.5 hr)
Pedagogy, Play and Professionalism- ECE Conference June 5-6, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
The ECE Conference and Trade Show would like to invite current directors, administrators,
assistant directors and aspiring leaders to join us Friday June 5, 2015 for a full day session with
Christine McLean. As professionals and leaders we want our staff to be conscientious, engaged
and continuous learners. We want them to be inspired and to take a lead role in their
professional journey.
Throughout our Friday Administrator’s session, Christine will guide participants on a journey to
supporting their team of Early Childhood Educators as they venture on their own,
individualized, professional journey.
Christine has been hailed as a “dynamic speaker” who is sure to delight, inspire and motivate
administrators in their role of supporting their staff.
Administrative Professional Development Series 9:30-4:00 (5 PD Hours)
Supporting Early Childhood Educators on their Professional Journey
Presenter: Christine McLean
Description: This two-part, full-day session will examine what it means to be a professional Early
Childhood Educator. We will examine the supports that are needed at various stages of professional
development and what it means to be a reflective, competent and confident Early Learning Professional.
Christine McLean
Christine McLean has been involved in Early Childhood Education in a variety of
capacities and positions since 1988. She has a Bachelor of Child Study from
Mount Saint Vincent University, Bachelor of Education from Acadia University
and Master of Education from University of Cincinnati. Currently Christine is
Manager of the ECE program at the College of the North Atlantic and is a PhD
student at the University of Toronto.
Don’t miss a special Guest presentation from the Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development! Friday, June 5, 2015 from 1:00-1:30
For your convenience, the NSCCA is
now accepting PayPal secure online
payments.
Would you like to learn more about
becoming a certified Early Childhood
Educator?
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Certification Council of ECE Nova Scotia will be
holding their Annual General Meeting during the
lunch hour on Saturday, June 6/15.
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You’re Invited!
Pedagogy, Play and Professionalism- ECE Conference June 5-6, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Morning PD Session 9:00-10:00 (1 PD Hour) Replacement session for Teacher Tom
“Have we Tumbled over the Edge? Presenters: Bev Bos and Michael Leeman
For those who have been fortunate enough to witness the passion and inspiration of Bev Bos
she is returning to Nova Scotia to share with us her philosophy on play and early childhood
experiences. For those who have not heard Bev present you will not want to miss this
conference! Have we gone too far past remembering what childhood is about? This keynote
address will focus on how we must learn to recognize and celebrate the idiosyncrasies and
stages of growth of children and how to establish environments that respect childhood.
Bev Bos has been the Director and Teacher at the Roseville Community
Preschool in Roseville, CA for over 40 years. She is the author of four books;
Don’t Move the Muffin Tins, Before the Basics, Together We’re Better and
Tumbling Over the Edge. Bev lectures around the country and internationally
on topics in her field of expertise -- early childhood education. Among them
are creative art, music and language, science for young children, helping
children learn to socialize in a natural way and for adults, the Conditions for
Growing Wiser.
Michael Leeman has co-presented with Bev Bos to a wide variety of
organizations of parents and teachers on topics of art, music, creativity,
science and child development since 1984. Michael also works at the
Roseville Community Preschool. Recently, he compiled and illustrated the
parent/teacher resource book titled Chants, Fingerplays & Stories,
published by Turn the Page Press, Inc. Among Michael’s other published
works is the children’s picture book Morningtown Ride.
Awards and Recognition Gala, Friday June 5, 2015 6:30pm
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AWARDS AFTER-PARTY!!
Holiday Inn Harbourview Ballroom 9:30-11:30
DJ Services and Photo Booth provided by Robert Kirby
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The Nova Scotia Child Care Association, and our partners Certification Council of
Early Childhood Educators Nova Scotia, and CPRPS, are carrying on the Legacy
of Child Care Connections by hosting the Awards and Recognition Dinner and
Gala. The Awards Gala is an event that recognizes Early Childhood Educators
who have demonstrated exemplary practice in their work and service to children
This year we will be hosting
a DJ The
Party
and families.
evening includes dinner, silent auction, raffles, and recognition
following the formal Awards
activities that include the ECLC Awards of Excellence for Program and Practice;
Early Learning Commitment to Care Service Award; IHSE 25th Anniversary
Award, EJCC Legacy Award, NSCECE award of recognition, and recognition of
newly certified ECE’s from the Certification Council of Early Childhood
Educators in NS. Nomination Package available February 20, 2015 is available on our
website for download at nschildcareassociation.org Submission deadline April 3, 2015.
Pedagogy, Play and Professionalism- ECE Conference June 5-6, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Workshop Series Choices (1 ½ PD hour)
10:30-12:00 (participants choose one from A, B, C, D or E)
A. The Playing Brain- Participants will have an opportunity to consider developmental biology and the
purpose of play through conversation, brain games and moments of playfulness. During the session we
will take a whirlwind tour of the human brain and the role of play in development and wellbeing. We
will link back to Vygotsky, Piaget, and Cslkszentmihali to reaffirm our understanding of the value of play
in early learning and education. Sound scary? It’s not! It’s fascinating and important too! In order to
preserve a place for play in public education, early childhood advocates need to be clear about what
play is, what it is not, and how it lays the groundwork not only for academic learning but a fulfilling life.
“The very existence of youth is due in part to the necessity for play; the animal does not play because
he is young, he has aperiod of youth because he must play” Karl Groos, German evolutionary biologist,
1861-1946 Presenter: Carrie Melsom is the Coordinator of the ECE Resource Centre at the Nova Scotia
College of Early Childhood Education. She recently rediscovered her passion for play and has
developed a new appreciation for its role in brain development, wellbeing and early learning.
B.La Communauté d’apprentissage professionnelle des éducatrices de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CAPÉNÉ) :
Vers un niveau de qualité supérieur dans les services de garde à l’enfance acadiens et francophones
Avoir à coeur les meilleurs intérêts des enfants est la responsabilité ultime de l’éducatrice à la petite
enfance. Cela dit, le bourdonnement d’activités et de responsabilités qui se passent dans nos locaux au
quotidien, peut parfois nous faire sentir stressées, mal appuyées ou même désemparées comme
professionnelles. Avec un objectif principal de faciliter le développement de la pratique réflexive, le
leadership positif, le mentorat entre les paires et le perfectionnement professionnel, la CAPÉNÉ permet
aux éducatrices (et autres membres du personnel) qui travaillent en services de garde à l’enfance
francophones de se rassembler virtuellement afin de travailler ensemble pour le bien commun : un
niveau de qualité supérieur dans les services de garde à l’enfance acadiens et francophones de la
province.Comme membre de la CAPÉNÉ, une initiative du CPRPS, vous aurez l’occasion d’accroitre votre
satisfaction professionnelle, approfondir vos connaissances en petite enfance, améliorer votre capacité
de répondre aux besoins spécifiques des enfants et contribuer à un niveau de qualité supérieur dans nos
services de garde à l’enfance. Venez en découvrir davantage sur la CAPÉNÉ et comment elle peut vous
appuyer dans votre cheminement professionnel et dans votre capacité de partager vos connaissances
avec vos paires. Presenter: Collette LeBlanc est l’agente de développement à la formation continue pour
Centre provincial de ressources préscolaires (CPRPS) Presenter: Collette LeBlanc est née à Halifax, elle est
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Cancellation Policy: Full refund will be given with written notification to NSCCA up to May 1,
2015. After that date and up to May 30, 2015 there will be a cancellation fee of $35. After May 30,
201 full conference fee will be charged. Non-attendance does not constitute a cancellation.
Registration Closes Friday, May 30, 2015
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déménagée à l’âge de 8 ans au village natal de son père à la Baie Sainte-Marie. C’est là qu’elle a appris le
français en fréquentant les écoles acadiennes de la région. En 1992, elle a gradué de l’Université de Dalhousie
avec un Baccalauréat ès arts avec majeure en sociologie. Intéressée par la petite enfance, elle a poursuivi ses
études et reçu un diplôme en éducation de la petite enfance de St. Joseph’s College of Early Childhood
Education en 1993.En 2005 elle a joint l’équipe du CPRPS comme coordonnatrice de La Pirouette, centre de
ressources et de services à la famille où elle a eu la possibilité de développer plusieurs projets qui ont toujours eu
comme centre d’intérêt le bien-être des enfants et le développement de leur potentiel. Depuis 2012 elle occupe le
poste d’agente de développement à la formation continue. Dans le cadre de ce travail, elle a eu le grand plaisir
d’exercer sa créativité à développer et à organiser des formations pour des intervenants de la petite enfance
francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse.
Pedagogy, Play and Professionalism- ECE Conference June 5-6, 2015
C.How Deep is your Play? Play at its best is engaging and meaningful; providing for deep learning.
However, in today’s society –play- especially complex deep play is disappearing. This workshop will
discuss how to preserve protect and promote deep and engaging play. Presenters: Liz Hicks has
worked with children in many capacities for over 35 years Currently Liz is a private consultant working
in and with centres in HRM, providing professional development on a variety of topics, environmental
rating scales, inclusion scales, and consultations and program coordination. Liz believes in lifelong
learning for all and wants to help educators provide the best environments and experiences for all
children that encourage wonder, excitement in discovery, and children who know how to take care of
their own learning. Susan Stacey has been engaged with young children and their teachers in many
ways over the last 35 years. Susan’s practices and writing are based on an inquiry-based, emergent
approaches, and she presents frequently on Emergent Curriculum, pedagogical documentation,
reflective practices and inquiry. She is the author of Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings,
and Unscripted: Emergent Curriculum in Action, bth published by Redleaf Press
D.Responsive Art in Early Childhood Settings This workshop is designed to show educators how to use
art as a language. By looking at the art space with a critical eye and seeing the potential of a variety of
materials, educators will begin to remove their own barriers of creativity. We will be exploring everyday
materials in unconventional ways, to refresh our creativity. By getting back to the creative process, the
participants will be able to see past the final product and gain insight into what children are thinking and
saying with their art. Presenter: Justin West is currently the Assistant Director at Beechtree Academy.
For the past eight years, Justin worked as an afterschool teacher and inclusion consultant at Peter
Green Hall Children’s Centre. Justin has been in the profession for 14 years, is a graduate of NSCAD
with his Bachelor of Fine Arts, and has received his Masters of Art Education from Boston University.
Justin infuses creative expression into his daily practice. In 2013 Justin received the Prime Ministers
Award for Excellence in Early Learning and Care.
E. Expanding your Horizons: This presentation is a personal growth workshop for educators that
examines how our work with children and your professional pedagogy is affected by our own childhoods
and level of self-awareness. Bev will present her Conditions for Growing Wiser and offers evidence of
the connection they have to and importance of real play. Presenter: Bev Bos has been the Director and
Teacher at the Roseville Community Preschool in Roseville, CA for over 40 years. She is the author of
four books; Don’t Move the Muffin Tins, Before the Basics, Together We’re Better and Tumbling Over
the Edge MICHAEL LEEMAN is a talented teacher and musician who has co-presented with Bev Bos for
many years. In addition to his presentations on art, music, creativity, science, and child development,
Michael also illustrates books for young children. He currently teaches music and is a popular
presenter at seminars and conferences. In addition, he and Bev have also co-authored books.
Replacement session for Teacher Tom
permission form must accompany the photo.
will be raffles and 50/50 draws to support
your organizations Silent Auctions:
Friday afternoon Auction will be open for
viewing from noon-3:30pm . Gala Auction
will be open from 6:00-9:30 pm. Saturday
Silent Auction will be open 9:00-1:30pm.
Make sure you drop by and take a look!!
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We will be playing a slide show showcasing ECE
programs from across Nova Scotia. When you
register send along your logo, and a photo that
inspires and promotes PLAY and we will add it to
our slide show! *if your photo includes children, a
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Special Draws and Raffles! There
SHOWCASE YOUR PROGRAM!
Pedagogy, Play and Professionalism- ECE Conference June 5-6, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
1:00-2:15 (1 PD hour)
“Remembering to Play- Again!”
Presenter: Christine McLean
This keynote will take a look back at the “Bad old Days” of play, provoking a reality check for those of us
who remember what it was like to be told to “go outside and play” for hours at a time. This will be
contrasted with the reality of today’s child who spends lots of time in front of a screen or in adultdirected activities with little or no time to “just play”. Through a discussion of the latest research in
human development along with some common sense tips, we will examine a compromise which allows
children the benefit of free play with (hopefully) fewer trips to the emergency room!
Christine McLean has been involved in Early Childhood Education in a variety of capacities and
positions since 1988. She has a Bachelor of Child Study from Mount Saint Vincent University,
Bachelor of Education from Acadia University and Master of Education from University of Cincinnati.
Currently Christine is Manager of the ECE program at the College of the North Atlantic and is a PhD
student at the University of Toronto.
2:30-4:00 (1 ½ PD hours)
“Exploring the Power of REAL PLAY” Replacement session for Teacher Tom
Presenter: Bev Bos and Michael Leeman
While most people assume it is the responsibility of adults to provide a play environment for children, this
presentation will focus on real play and how children, by nature’s design, spontaneously engage in play. The
responsibility for adults is to understand how play happens, where dplay happens and why plays needs to happen
and how it enriches our lives physically, emotionally, spiritually, cognitively and creatively. The Conditions for
growing wiser and their connection to play along with the implication of not playing as children will be explored.
Real play is essential to development as a contributor to the well-being of all young children. The presenters’
concern regarding the possibility of society’s having gone too far past remembering how to play and why it is
crucial to our survival as a species will be discussed. Images of the Roseville Community Preschool will be
included. Presenter: Bev Bos has been the Director and Teacher at the Roseville Community Preschool in
Roseville, CA for over 40 years. She is the author of four books; Don’t Move the Muffin Tins, Before the Basics,
Together We’re Better and Tumbling Over the Edge MICHAEL LEEMAN is a talented teacher and musician who
has co-presented with Bev Bos for many years. In addition to his presentations on art, music, creativity, science,
and child development, Michael also illustrates books for young children. He currently teaches music and is a
popular presenter at seminars and conferences. In addition, he and Bev have also co-authored books.
The trade show is always a great opportunity for ECE’s and directors to take a look at new
trends in supplies and materials that will be showcased at the conference. Even if you cannot
attend the conference you are invited to drop in during trade show public viewing hours. There
are always lots of draws and give-a-ways so don’t miss out!
Trade Show Hours:
Public Viewing
Friday June 5 from 1:00-4:00 & Saturday, June 6 from 10:30-12:00
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Friday, June 5, from 12-1, 2:15-2:30; 4-6 pm
Saturday, June 6 from 830-900; 10:00-10:30; 12-1pm
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Pedagogy, Play and Professionalism- ECE Conference June 5-6, 2015