Laboratory of Learning in the Kindergarden :

1. Laboratory of Learning in the Kindergarden: who learned what from the adventure of collaboration between the employer and the university?

2. Ruth Tharme Service Improvement Manager Early Years Ruth.Tharme@tribalgroup.com Sheena Bankier Early Years Inspector Sheena.Bankier@tribalgroup.com Rosemary McGuinness Professional Practice Lecturer r.mcguinness@mdx.ac.uk

3. BEFORE… • Invest in Staff • Access to Learning: a value • Graduates in Early Years • Recognition of Existing Knowledge & Skills • Learning needs of Home Based Workers • Work / Life Balance

4. BEFORE… • Validated WBL Framework • Established APEL method • Experience in Web 2.0 • Knowledge of Distance Learning • Learning Resources

5. BEFORE… • Extend professional knowledge • Flexibility in study • Being able to work and study from home

6. AFTER… • New knowledge & skills in workplace • Motivated staff • Supports improvement

7. AFTER… • Underuse of Web 2.0 • Linking Collaborative Learning to Assessment • Podcasting

8. AFTER… • Analyse Information • Research Skills • Deeper Knowledge of my work • Learning from others • Reflective Practice

9. Organisational Impact • Collaborative Learning • Challenges of Distance Learning • Location of Knowledge