Building the Early Childhood Profession

Deakin University, Australia – Sri Lanka Office

Empowering Educators: Building Excellence in Early Childhood Education

Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE)

Deakin Week Sri Lanka 2025

Deakin Week Sri Lanka 2025 celebrates 50 years of excellence and innovation at Deakin University. 

Join Deakin and industry leaders for this must-attend series of events highlighting our expertise in higher education and partnerships in Sri Lanka.

This session explores what it means to be a professional in Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. Grounded in the National Quality Standard (NQS) and aligned with professional teaching standards, the discussion will focus on the expectations, responsibilities, and ethical frameworks that guide educators in delivering high-quality early learning.Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the values and competencies that define professionalism in ECEC, from reflective practice and collaboration to advocacy and leadership. The session will also explore how professional identity is shaped within regulated environments and why quality standards are essential for both educators and the children they serve.Ideal for pathway students and early years professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of ECEC in the Australian context. <h3>Speaker: </h3><ul><li>Dr Mandy Cooke, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University</li><li>Yasaara Kaluaratchi, Director - Academics, Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE)</li></ul>

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