OF TASMANTA. NORTH Positive Learning: Play, Relationships and Environments “An environment is a living, changing system more than just a physical space; it includes the way time is structured and the roles we are expected to play. It conditions how we think, feel and behave ...and it dramatically effects the quality of our lives” Jim Greenman The role of the environment can never be underestimated. When constructed well, learning environments have the power to nourish, support and promote learning; uniting teachers and children in the process of constructing understandings and tpn seenostaorg sharing meaning. 8] ECET (North) invites passionate early childhood educators to a workshop of inspiration and learning with Fiona Zinn, an >| educational consultant based in Hobart. In this session, Fiona will unpack some of the features of positive learning environments and share examples from her extensive experiences in Early Childhood and Primary Education settings both in Australia and the UK. Fiona is a national elected committee member of the || Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE). She has been a Director of Early Learning, a Head of Teaching and Learning and a PYP Coordinator in Melbourne. She is currently a lecturer at the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education and a PYP trainer/workshop leader with the International Baccalaureate throughout the Asia Pacific region. Participants will understand how learning environments can: promote the values of the service/school/setting act as the 'third teacher’ invite inquiry, learning and discovery support children's interests and unique learning styles build relationships and community promote wellbeing, learning and success