01/06/2022
Educators, explore loads of new ideas and resources in our latest webinar recording! Learn more via Community Early Learning Australia
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This research concentration examines the role of play-based learning in building young children’s knowledge outcomes for the 21st century.
Play-based learning is an acknowledged strength of early childhood education in formal and informal settings. Settings considered in this program of research include: playgroups, community contexts, childcare, kindergarten/early learning centres, families and the first three years of school. New approaches to play-based learning generated foster the capacity of parents and teachers to build young
01/06/2022
26/05/2022
The Hon Julia Gillard AC, 27th Prime Minister of Australia and the first woman to ever serve as Australia’s Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister, is now confirmed as a keynote speaker and will deliver a virtual address at the ECA National Conference in October.
Ms Gillard delivered nation-changing policies including reforming Australian education at every level from early childhood to university education. She has numerous significant appointments including Chair of Beyond Blue and the inaugural Chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, and is also a published author of two books. Register to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/36R4zsV
29/03/2022
Just please published! With thanks to Playgroup Victoria for a wonderful ARC Linkage Project collaboration
School playgroups: Which features of provision matter? This paper identifies the shared features of provision in exemplar school playgroups defined using the social capital concepts of bonding and bridging relationships. Relationships promote capabilitie...
16/02/2022
Research scholarships at ACU ACU offers a range of prestigious scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement.
13/01/2022
We have a PhD scholarship on offer! Researching school playgroups and children’s developmental outcomes.
Research scholarships at ACU ACU offers a range of prestigious scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement.
22/12/2021
Little Yarns Australia is full of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations. From the Bunuba to the Wiradjuri, the clans of the Torres Strait to the palawa people, every mob has its own language and unique culture. Each episode will take you on a journey to a different Nation; to listen to the sounds...
Congratulations Karen McLean promotes to Associate Professor ❤️ We are so thrilled for you # # #
17/11/2021
School playgroups improve disadvantaged kids' outcomes – study The Educator speaks to the ACU's Professor Susan Edwards about the study's implications for schools
16/11/2021
New resources about School Playgroups developed with Playgroup Victoria
School Playgroups - Playgroup Victoria Research has connected specific features of school playgroup to good outcomes for children. School playgroups make a strong contribution to building the capacity of local families to support their children’s learning through play.
14/11/2021
Our ARC Linkage Project with Playgroup Victoria featured in The Age today
Early playtime eases transition to primary school A Victorian primary school’s education precinct, including early years playgroup and kinder, has been hailed as an example of improving access and participation in early learning.
11/11/2021
Congratulations Coldstream Primary School Winner Victorian Early Years Awards Improving Access and Participation on Early Learning and a partner school in our ARC funded research Best Practice in School Playgroups
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