Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators in Australia

The Talkable online professional development program is an evidence-based resource that helps early childhood educators learn the best ways to support language development in all children aged birth to three years.

Over ten modules, educators learn ways to help babies and toddlers learn to talk through video tutorials, book sharing activities, key word signs and fun activities.

How can Talkable help at my early learning centre?

Many educators receive limited training in supporting communication and language development, particularly for children under three years. Talkable provides practical, evidence-based strategies that educators can immediately apply during everyday routines, helping them feel more confident and skilled in supporting children's learning.
Educators who understand how to facilitate typical language development are better equipped to recognise when a child may need additional support and to implement strategies that promote participation and communication within the classroom.
The Talkable online course gives educators practical information and resources they can share with families, helping create consistency between home and the early learning environment.
Because the course is self-paced and online, educators can complete learning at times that suit them and the centre's operational needs. There is no need to organise relief staff, travel, or whole-day workshops.

What will early childhood educators learn?

A wide range of strategies to help babies and toddlers learn how to talk
Baby sign language (40 key-word signs)
How to read and share books in the best way to promote language development
A range of practical, simple, fun and free language learning activities

How can early childhood educators access the Talkable online course?

The course is available at https://www.talkable.org.au/find-a-course or via the app stores.

Use the FREE educator workbook to maximise learning

The educator workbook acts as an awesome companion guide when working through the 10-module program. It helps educators to reflect on what they’ve learned and think of ways to apply these strategies everyday.

What have educators said about the Talkable online course?

“This is a great resource for parents and educators to empower helping with child speech development! I can't believe how all these tips and tricks have helped in the classroom.”

“Ideas are practical and easy to use. Extra resources are very useful and the real examples of interaction with a child are engaging and encouraging.”

“Very simple to follow and intuitive. The information is very helpful with many beneficial strategies, all well described to enable application for practice and in daily activities. I especially liked the addition of the Keyword signing demonstrations.”