Start Date
3-9-2023 2:30 PM
End Date
3-9-2023 3:30 PM
Subjects
Science education, Early childhood education, Curriculum materials, Science curriculum, Science activities
Abstract
The Science in the early years series was developed to assist preschool and Foundation to year 2 primary educators to incorporate the latest research in science learning into their programs and teaching practice. This paper focuses on the educator resources developed to support early years educators implement activities to assist children to develop science concepts and inquiry skills. The activities are underpinned by evidence-based research that revealed 4 themes in the early years’ science literature.
Recommended Citation
O’Connor, G. (2023). Themes, resources and uptake of ACER’s Science in the Early Years suite. In K. Burns (Ed.), Research Conference 2023: Becoming Lifelong Learners. Proceedings and Program (pp. 18-22). Australian Council for Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-715-1-9
Science in the Early Years Slides
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2023
Place of Publication
Melbourne, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
ISBN
978-1-74286-715-1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-715-1-9
Geographic Subject
Australia, Australia
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons
Themes, resources and uptake of ACER’s Science in the Early Years suite
The Science in the early years series was developed to assist preschool and Foundation to year 2 primary educators to incorporate the latest research in science learning into their programs and teaching practice. This paper focuses on the educator resources developed to support early years educators implement activities to assist children to develop science concepts and inquiry skills. The activities are underpinned by evidence-based research that revealed 4 themes in the early years’ science literature.