State Coordinating Committee

This statement was developed within the State Coordinating Committee in 2010.

ECTA's philosophy is demonstrated in the priorities we give to:

• The importance of active, enquiry based learning in early childhood teaching pedagogy.
• An acknowledgement that children learn best when children and adults share responsibility for learning and decision-making.
• A commitment to early childhood learning environments reflecting the rights of children and families to be active participants in the learning process.
• A belief that teaching and learning should be characterised by opportunities for children to engage in play in all its forms. This includes children initiating and undertaking investigations around topics of their own interest.
• A respect for the diverse social, cultural and learning needs of all children.

ECTA believes networking between colleagues from all sectors of early childhood education and care provides a key component to successful professional development. To this end ECTA supports the establishment and facilitation of ECTA groups which promote networking at a local level. Our Annual State Conference held in June each year provides opportunities to establish new networks and consolidate existing networks.

ECTA State Coordinating Committee members are elected each year from the financial membership, to manage all approved activities using the name, logo and/or legal protection of this incorporated body.

Financial members elected to Coordinating Committee positions for November 2009- November 2010 are pictured below.

• President's Report to the 2009 AGM
• Download descriptions of State Co-ordinating Committee positions
• President Position Description
• Vice President Position Description
  Vice President Position Description 
• Secretary Position Description
• Treasurer Position Description
• Sub-committees
  Sub-committees and Coordinators are very important to the success of ECTA's efforts to provide high quality professional growth opportunities for all members. Click here to find out more.