Early Childhood Futures Research

Early Childhood Futures Research 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

children’s knowledge outcomes. Key knowledge outcomes fostered by adults in the provision of contemporary early childhood education and care include: digital technologies, media and popular-culture, sustainability and health/wellbeing.

01/06/2022

Educators, explore loads of new ideas and resources in our latest webinar recording! Learn more via Community Early Learning Australia

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

Just please published! With thanks to Playgroup Victoria for a wonderful ARC Linkage Project collaboration
29/03/2022

Just please published! With thanks to Playgroup Victoria for a wonderful ARC Linkage Project collaboration

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

ACU offers a range of prestigious scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement.

We have a PhD scholarship on offer! Researching school playgroups and children’s developmental outcomes.
13/01/2022

We have a PhD scholarship on offer! Researching school playgroups and children’s developmental outcomes.

ACU offers a range of prestigious scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement.

22/12/2021

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...

07/12/2021

Congratulations Karen McLean promotes to Associate Professor ❤️ We are so thrilled for you ###

New resources about School Playgroups developed with Playgroup Victoria
16/11/2021

New resources about School Playgroups developed with 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.

Our ARC Linkage Project with Playgroup Victoria featured in The Age today
14/11/2021

Our ARC Linkage Project with Playgroup Victoria featured in The Age today

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.

Congratulations Coldstream Primary School Winner Victorian Early Years Awards Improving Access and Participation on Earl...
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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