Engaging Children in Science

• • What is science and what does it look like in early childhood (EC) education?
  • The Australian Science Curriculum and science in the EYLF
  • Science inquiry: Process skills and investigating
  • Learning theories in EC science
  • Managing science and chemical understandings
  • Effective questioning
  • Reasoning scientifically and multimodal representations: Physical science understandings
  • Cross curricular priorities applied in science: Exploring Earth & Space understandings
  • Planning constructively: Backwards planning of a science learning journey
  • Enhancing young children's learning of science
  • Science learning environments
  • Sharing science resources and reflection

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-EDE272-Engaging Children in Science (No longer available)

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

  Additional materials

This subject was previously known as EDE272 Engaging Children in Science.

This subject investigates ways to support young children’s inquiry into natural science including environmental education and sustainability by engaging their curiosity and desire to explore science content. The subject examines pedagogical approaches, theoretical perspectives, and research which assist educators to plan and implement teaching and learning programs which engage children (birth - 8 years) in authentic and meaningful science experiences.

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• Case study (50%)
• Report planning document (50%)

Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22

Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23