Online workshops and webinars for early childhood teachers and educators.
NESA will no longer endorse providers or register professional development in the way it has done in the past.
Effective from 30 November 2020, the endorsement of all NESA endorsed providers is cancelled and registered courses are deregistered. In July 2020 a NESA internal review was completed and the Minister announced stricter criteria and mandated priorities for teachers’ professional learning. NESA has released the Accreditation of Professional Development Courses Policy that will immediately replace the existing Endorsement of Professional Development Providers and Courses Policy (February 2019).
In 2021 Little Scientists Australia, along with all other previously endorsed providers will be able to begin a new process to apply for NESA accreditation. Until then, Little Scientists courses can be still be uploaded to eTAMS by teachers under Elective PD hours (previously known as Teacher Identified hours).
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23, 24 Feb/1 Mar
Young children are filled with questions about the world they live in: “Why don’t bees make square honeycomb?” “Why is snow white but the ocean blue?” – Have you ever wondered how to answer their big questions?
In a series of live webinars, Little Scientists will introduce the concepts, methods and skills to early childhood teachers and educators. We will show you some simple techniques to cultivate children’s skills and excitement for STEM exploration, and our hands-on session will enrich your repertoire of STEM activities. Inspire STEM – Explore, Play, Reflect [pdf]
Good to know... This series includes 3 webinars held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of the same week.
Completing this online webinar series will contribute 3 hours for online workshops of ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registered PD.
Book a workshop: 23, 24 Feb/1 Mar 2021 | 4, 5, 10 May 2021
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Wed 27 Jan
Have you ever met a child who is not fascinated by water? From ice blocks to raindrops, children love to explore water from an early age.
Explore water with all your senses, investigate the different aggregate states and test the solubility of various substances. Discover how to create a nurturing learning environment through STEM inquiry with reflection on your current practice. More info »
Good to know...This topic is offered as a face-to-face or online workshop.
Completing this online workshop will contribute 4 hours for online workshops of ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registered PD.
Book a workshop: Wednesday 27 January 2021 | 21, 22, 25 June 2021
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Thu 28 Jan
Enjoy a workshop full of lights, colours and optical illusions. Explore the land of mirrors, colourful shadows and nature’s paint palette.
Appreciate the magic of colour, mirrors and shadows through the eyes of a child. Discover the empowering effects of child-led inquiry projects in early childhood and become immersed in your own inquiry project. More info »
Good to know...This topic is offered as a face-to-face or online workshop.
Completing this online workshop will contribute 4 hours for online workshops of ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registered PD.
Book a workshop: Thursday 28 January 2021
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8, 9, 12 Mar
Uncover the world of chemical reactions by exploring different substances and make a mess experimenting with carbon dioxide.
Discover chemistry in everyday life, handle ‘dangerous materials’, make a mess while experimenting with carbon dioxide and explore the properties of white substances. Learn how children’s language development can be enhanced through STEM inquiry.
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Book a workshop: 8, 9 & 12 March 2021
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27, 29, 30 Apr
Use your inventiveness and creativity to address real needs and thoughtfully design technologies for the future.
Explore technical inventions of the past, optimise present-day technology and design sustainable solutions for the future. Appreciate the relevance of technology education for children’s understanding of the world and encourage their creativity and innovative spirit.
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Good to know...This topic is offered as a face-to-face or online workshop.
Book a workshop: 27, 29 & 30 April
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