The ECE Quality Ireland Podcast

S6Ep4: Children and Food - it's about familiarity and autonomy

We talk to Deirdre Doyle from The Cool Food School about young children, nutrition, picky eaters, the evolution of the children's food aisle in supermarkets and familiarising children with vegetables through fun activities which give them a sense of independence and autonomy as they explore the world of new foods and vegetables in particular. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S6Ep3: Erasmus in Norway

We are joined by Eileanóir Malone, an ECEC student educator who tells us all about her experience on Erasmus. She visited Norway and engaged in placement in a Norwegian ECEC setting. We always hear about how the Norwegian approach is the way to go in terms of best practice...but what is it really like? Hear all about it from a student who has experienced it, what did she learn, how did it influence studies and her professional practice and how are we measuring up in Ireland in comparison? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S6Ep2: Early Literacy, eTwinning and Nativity Plays

In this episode we chat about the importance of early literacy and Celine's trip to a literacy conference, Paula's experience at an eTwinning seminar in Cyprus for promoting active citizenship in early childhood and the timely topic of nativity plays in early childhood settings at Christmas...do we do them or not? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S6Ep1: Changes - New Aistear, New Pay, New Department

In this first episode of Season 6 we catch up on all the changes affecting ECEC in Ireland over the last few months. A newly updated Aistear curriculum framework is live, new ERO mandatory pay rates for educators and a new government department and minister. Celine has opened 2 more ECEC settings bringing her total to 5 and Paula is heading to Cyprus on an eTwinning trip and to Brussels to fly the flag for STEM/STEAM in ECEC. So much to talk about! Listen in and share. It's going to be a great season! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S5Ep9: Poo and the Loo - Potty training for preschool

All things poo and potty training for starting preschool! In this super interesting episode we delve into the world of poo and potty training with registered nurse Ann Costigan of 'Poo and the Loo' on Instagram. Ann shares a wealth of professional and practical knowledge about the right time to potty train, if we should use pull ups or not, her top tips for successful potty training and what to do if your child is constipated or having difficulty pooing. This podcast episode is sure to be of great interest to parents/caregivers and early childhood educators alike in anticipation of potty training children in advance of starting their preschool year in September. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.