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Two Opportunities to Learn about the Pikler Approach
Support and Cooperation with Educarers and Families The Pikler Institute will be offering a two-day workshop for those who already have some experience with the Piklerian early childhood care and education approach. The following topics will be presented and discussed in detail: How to cooperate with families in a day care center and how parent-infant groups ('classes') can support the parents. We will discuss how the Piklerian approach can help support parents who have difficulties with their children. We will also help answer questions of how to support caregivers, educators ('educarers') in the upbringing of children. We will help caregivers in understanding the importance of the free movement and playing activity of infants and young children, and how they can learn to be attentive and respectful during the care situation with each individual child. The training and information given is based on the 60 years of scientific research that has been done at the Pikler Institute. The training will be led by the Director Anna Tardos, Dr. Emmi Pikler's daughter. Several of the Institute's personnel will assist with the training in English. The questions formulated by the participants, the written observations, and the video or DVD which can be brought by the participants about their own experiences will help in discussing concrete situations as well. We ask for typewritten applications which include a short summary of the applicant's professional activity, knowledge, and experience of the Piklerian ideas. Only a very limited number of participants can take part in the course, applications are accepted in order of the transfer of payment. The fee for the two-days training is Euro $260/person*. For detailed information, contact: Introduction to Piklerian Early Childhood Education Approach In connection with the Step by Step conference, there is an opportunity for a one-day English language general introduction to the Piklerian early-childhood pedagogy. For the Introductory Information Day we expect the application of those who are interested, and who would like to gain information directly from the Pikler Institute in Budapest. Emmi Pikler's name is more and more well-known among pedagogues working with young children. All around the world, many parents, according to her principles, provide more freedom to their infants and young children, it helps to make their life together with the youngest member of the family a peaceful one, and to avoid using - even unintended - force of violence in education. The application of the Piklerian principles is becoming widespread also in day-care centers and nursery homes that raise infants and young children, complementing or substituting the family. During the course we will discuss the value of self-initiated movement and play activity, its inner characteristics and development. We shall also talk about the less-known aspect of Piklerian pedagogy - the importance of careful and attentive physical care, its basic principles, and the actual components of the 'technique. The topics will be illustrated by photos and video scenes. We ask application and payment in advance. The participation fee is Euro $50/person*. For detailed information, contact: *Our bank details are: Please note the participation fee is net amount; banking costs are to be charged to the account of the applicants. |
