Date and time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 13:45-17:00 (doors open from 13:15)
Venue: PF100 Room, PFC Building, Obirin University (immediately accessible from Fuchinobe Station on the JR Yokohama Line)
About
Lorraine Manuela (former director of Tots Corner Early Childhood Education Center), who has long practiced the visualization of learning in New Zealand.
Based on theories derived from children's temperaments and experiences, we continue to practice and research questions related to how children interact with various phenomena around them, seek connections, and form meaning.
【program】
Part 1 13:45-15:20
A talk by Ms. Lorraine Manuela from New Zealand (former director of Tots Corner Early Childhood Education Center)
Part 2 15:30-17:00
Japanese Practices x Talk Session with Professor Lorraine: "Training Schools x Childcare Centers x Small-Scale Daycare Centers"
Inspired by New Zealand's "Learning Stories," each speaker will share their experiences from their respective positions at training schools, certified childcare centers, and small-scale daycare centers, reflecting on practical applications in Japan.
Following that, we will have a talk session with Professor Lorraine. Finally, we will take questions from the audience.
Moderator
Mari Mori (Kobe Shinwa University)
《Topical provider》
Reina Kanai (Obirin University)
Shiho Osaki (Showa Kindergarten, a certified integrated early childhood education and care center)
Naoki Tanijima (NZ Preschool Teacher ⇒ Okadama no Mori, a certified integrated early childhood education and care center)
Makoto Izumi (Kodomo Art)
《Participation fee》
General admission: 3,000 yen
Students: 2,000 yen
*The funds will be used to cover Professor Lorraine's expenses during her stay in Japan.
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Organizer: Seiwagakuen Educational Foundation
Co-sponsored by: Obirin University, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Department of Early Childhood Education; and Yoshimikai Social Welfare Corporation
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"inquiry"
Seiwa Kindergarten, a certified integrated early childhood education and care center.