Description
Module 2: Air
The core approach of the Little Scientists approach is the learning and research undertaken by the children and the adult involvement in supporting the children's inquiry. This workshop will reflect on the successes and challenges of implementation of the Little Scientist approach.
A gap of approximately 6 months between completing the WATER module and attending the AIR module is required. Please be mindful of this when registering for the AIR session
You will Gain:
- Scientific knowledge about air phenomena
- Different ways of formulating questions and how this can lead to different investigations
- Little Scientist resources to support implementation of the Little Scientist approach.
Targeted Audience:
Teachers
Education Assistants
Phase of Schooling Targeted:
Pre-Kindy - Kindy
Places are limited. Only 2 participants per school.
Presenters
Glenda Leslie (AISWA Staff)
Teaching And Learning Consultant - Science
Wendy Gorman (AISWA Staff)
Manager Early Childhood
Wendy manages the Early Childhood consultant team for AISWA. Her role involves supporting all Independent Schools across WA with children aged from 3 to 8 in matters relating to early childhood pedagogy, compliance, curriculum, assessment, and leadership. Wendy manages the Preschool Reform Agreement implementation for the Independent School sector. Wendy also represents AISWA in the Independent sector on policy and regulatory matters.
Wendy has gained experience and wisdom from working across a variety of school settings in her 30 years as an early childhood teacher and leader.
Wendy has a strong belief that a high-quality early education program is a right for all children and that this will support them to become healthy, engaged, active, and informed citizens of the future.
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
2 Sep 2016 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person