International Experts Professor Mariana Brussoni and Dr Megan Zeni, Co-authors of the book Embracing Risky Play at School, will be visiting Australia as guests of Play Australia from October 13-25.
Navigating Risky Play in School Settings.
A Masterclass with International Experts Professor Mariana Brussoni and Dr Megan Zeni
Co-authors of the book Embracing Risky Play at School
This Masterclass will review the research supporting outdoor risky play, alongside practical implementation strategies and tools for successful implementation in school settings.
It is designed to support educators, schools and OSHC navigate existing systems to collectively re-think where and how learning happens.
The three hour masterclass will explore
- the basics of risky play (categories, examples of practice in schools, risks versus hazards/ roles and responsibilities etc)
- the principles of injury prevention, with an emphasis on understanding risks/hazards and designing learning environments that support staff who feel professionally vulnerable
- design features that support outdoor play and learning (loose parts, affordances for play & practical management tips and tricks)
Participants will
1) Gain understanding on the research behind risky play, and why it is important for children.
2) a framework for understanding how risky play supports all measures of wellness in childhood and
3) tools and resources for overcoming risky play challenges in the school context.
About the Presenters
Dr. Mariana Brussoni MA, BA, PhD
is a Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine and scientist at the British Columbia Children’s Hospital Research Institute, where she leads the Outside Play Lab.
Her award-winning research on outdoor risky play intersects injury prevention, risk, child development, public health and education to shift adults’ perceptions of risk, design play-friendly environments, and change systems to ensure all children have the time, space and freedom to play outside every day.
Dr. Megan Zeni
is an outdoor play and learning teacher consultant and researcher in the province of British Columbia, Canada. She brings 3 decades of professional K-7 teaching experience in classrooms, outdoor classrooms, and school gardens to her collaborations with teachers and school system leaders interested in building capacity for effective and sustainable implementation of risky play at school. She is currently on contract as an outreach teacher consultant for the Ministry of Education and Child Care in the province of British Columbia, Canada. This work includes supporting education professionals, district leaders, and elementary school teachers in the early years.
Dr. Megan Zeni earned a PhD from the University of British Columbia in curriculum studies. Megan is also a Qualified Master Gardener (QMG) and loves to share exemplars that highlight how all academic content can be taught in a school garden.
Booking are now open
Brisbane - Tuesday 13th October
Time: 930am to 12:30pm
Venue: Griffith University South Bank Graduate Centre
226 Grey Street
Building SO5 Room 2.04
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Cost: Play Australia Members/Supporters $99.00 (includes GST of $9.00)
Non Play Australia members $132.00 (includes GST of $12.00)
Perth - Thursday 15th October
Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: Catholic Education WA
50 Ruislip St
James Nester Hall
West Leederville, WA 6007
Cost: Play Australia Members/Supporters $99.00 (includes GST of $9.00)
Non Play Australia members $132.00 (includes GST of $12.00)
Perth - Friday 16th October
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: Guildford Grammar School
11 Terrance Road
Foundation Pavilion
Guildford, WA 6055
Cost: Play Australia Members/Supporters $99.00 (includes GST of $9.00)
Non Play Australia members $132.00 (includes GST of $12.00)
Sydney - Thursday 22nd October
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: Education Centre
Centennial Parklands
Dickens Drive
Sydney, NSW 2021
Cost: Play Australia Members/Supporters $99.00 (includes GST of $9.00)
Non Play Australia members $132.00 (includes GST of $12.00)