STEM in early childhood

Aims

Explore the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the early years curriculum. Fostering enjoyment of STEM, extending learning dispositions and developing future-focused skills are important for young learners today. You will seek to explore the ways in which problem-solving, communication, risk-taking, curiosity, and other such skills and processes currently exist and can be cultivated through play.

Delivery style

• Professional learning materials
• Online learning courses
• Suggested readings for during and after training
• Online live events
• Case studies where the concepts are actively applied
• Self-reflection and group discussions through the ECA Learning Hub online portal

Content

Each Community of Practice contains carefully curated professional learning resources to support and expand your knowledge base on the chosen topic area. Your engagement with the learning materials will foster deeper thinking and facilitate conversation about pedagogy and practice. Choosing to be part of a Community of Practice will take your learning experience to the next level.

This program includes the following professional learning resources: 

• STEM in early childhood
• STEM inquiry: Co-constructed environments for curious minds
• Engineering creativity: Celebrating loose parts play for all ages
• Maths is everywhere
• STEM in early childhood education

Outcomes

• Shift and extend your pedagogical understanding of how to provide authentic science, technology, engineering and maths in early childhood curriculums
• Learn ways of integrating STEM into play-based experiences for children
• Design, implement and evaluate an effective action research project
• Become an active member of the online community by engaging in critically reflective dialogue with peers and colleagues across Australia