Description
During the workshop, educators will acquire skills in inquiry-based STEM learning to support children’s natural curiosity and inquisitiveness in scientific research. The Dyson segment will bring an additional angle to the topic, by leading an exploration in air quality technology, encouraging educators to investigate what’s in the air with the children in their service.
Following the workshop, participants will receive a complimentary Dyson Pure Hot+Cool™ purifying fan heater that can sense, capture, project, heat and cool you – with one fan allocated per service. You will be well resourced to illustrate what you’ve learnt and to help start your children’s own journey of discovery.
In order to qualify for the complimentary Dyson Pure Hot+Cool™ purifying fan heater, schools must register a minimum of two educators.
This STEM learning opportunity will help you:
learn how early education can foster children’s metacognitive development
uncover how communication, reflection and questioning enhance children’s ability to think about their own learning
experience the effects of different prompts and questions on the learner
explore air through touch, sound and movement
benefit from the exchange with like-minded educators and reflect on your current practice
feel confident in unlocking the wonders of STEM.
You will also receive comprehensive materials with lots of STEM ideas and information about inquiry-based practices.
Good to know: This workshop provides educators and teachers with a variety of tools and educational concepts the aligns with the NQS and the EYLF.
Little Scientists is endorsed to provide NESA Registered Professional Development for teachers accredited at Proficient Teacher level. Each workshop counts as five hours and 30 minutes of PD.
Little Scientists workshops are TQI registered professional development.
Date: Wed 20/11
Time: 8:15am for a 8:30am start. Workshop finishes at 3:30pm
Location: Moerlina School, 16 Brockway Road, Claremont WA 6010
Public transport: The closest train station is Karrakatta and 8 mins walk from the venue.
Parking: Parking is available within the vicinity of the venue.
Further information: Wear clothing suitable for hands-on activities and experiments.
Presenters
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
20 Nov 2019 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person