Fizzle, crackle, crash, boom, bang; delve into the world of everyday sounds.

Explore the presence and absence of sound, create your own sound maker and tell a sound story. Emphasise the potential of peer group learning in co-constructed environments and reflect on the educator’s impact on group dynamics.

This STEM learning opportunity will help you:

recognise how co-constructed environments support peer group learning
reflect on the role of the educator in enhancing children’s verbal and non-verbal communication with peers
experience the effects of group dynamics on the learner
explore the world of sound by listening to the environment
discover acoustics by producing sounds, making noise and experiencing silence
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.

Topic learning objectives

Enhancing peer group learning in co-constructed environments
Supporting children’s verbal and non-verbal communication with peers
Acoustics phenomena as a gateway into STEM inquiry

Good to know: This workshop provides educators and teachers with a variety of tools and educational concepts to meet a range of requirements of the NQF and the EYLF.

Parking: Parking is available within the vicinity of the venue

Further information: Wear clothing suitable for hands-on activities and experiments.

Cost: $215 per participant. Ticket cost includes morning and afternoon tea. Please BYO lunch.

Who? This workshop is suitable for all educators and teachers and prior STEM knowledge is not required.

Little Scientists House: Completing this workshop contributes to becoming a Little Scientists House. To find out more about our national certification program click here.

Please note: The workshop is for educators and teachers only and it is not suitable for children to attend.

Questions? Email us at workshops@littlescientists.org.au

Terms and Conditions.

Completing the STEM Acoustics educator workshop before 4 February 2022 under NESA’s interim arrangements will contribute 5 hours and 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of Early Years Learning Framework addressing standard descriptors 1.5.2, 2.1.2, 2.5.2, 3.3.2, 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

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