LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS

Inquiry Group Overview

This 6-session book study/inquiry group uses the book Children's Lively Minds as a guide. Take time to reflect on teaching practice and supporting children's lively minds. Practice writing Learning Stories with the guidance of an expert.

Participants should plan to purchase the book "Children's Lively Minds: Schema Theory Made Visible" by Deb Curtis and Nadia Jaboneta.

  • Learn alongside your peers
  • Build meaningful relationships
  • Engage in deep dialogue
  • Share your stories
  • Learn new strategies

What's Included
Course Structure

Six, 90-minute sessions. Some sessions include short writing assignments. You will need a copy of the book.

Meet Like Minds

Join a like-minded community of peers. Continue the conversation after sessions, including access to Julia for help with your Learning Stories.

Certificate & Materials

A certificate of completion will be available at the end of the course. Materials related to Learning Stories will also be provided.

Session Dates

Six sessions will be held every other week on Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm EST (Wednesday 10:00 am NZT) for 1.5 hrs, starting on October 18th (October 19th AU/NZ).

Please add these dates to your calendar:

October 18th (October 19th AU/NZ)
October 25th (October 26th AU/NZ)
November 8th (November 9th AU/NZ)
November 15th (November 16th AU/NZ)
November 29th (November 30th AU/NZ)
December 6th (December 7th AU/NZ)

About

Facilitated by Julia Koumbassa

The Director of Learning Story Academy, Julia Koumbassa joins Educa after eight years as Center Director at University of Michigan. All told, Julia has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for almost 25 years - as a leader, teacher, trainer and parent educator.

Julia has a passion for bringing new understandings and perspectives to the work and finds joy in helping educators grow and thrive.

Julia has developed a keen expertise in Learning Stories. She has visited Aotearoa, New Zealand twice.