Why is it important to hear the voices of children and young people in research?

Sep 15, 2020 - Sep 15, 2020

online

Why is it important to hear the voices of children and young people in research?

Sep 15 2020

Save

This webinar will help researchers and sector professionals to understand the significance of research with children and young people. It offers insight into the experience of engaging in research with children and young people for both researchers and participants.AIFS Senior Research Fellow Dr Rachel Carson will present on the research process used for the Children and Young People in Separated Families study. Anne Hollonds, AIFS Director and newly appointed National Children’s Commissioner, will then facilitate a discussion between Rachel and NAPCAN’s Lesley Taylor.This webinar is being hosted in collaboration with NAPCAN in support of National Child Protection Week, 1–7 September 2020.

Latest Events

STEM Hour: Supporting Transitions through Place-Based STEM Learning

When children move between home, early learning, and school, they often face new people and expectations. Children’s confidence in these transitions will depend on whether they feel a strong sense of connection between and belonging in each space — and STEM is a powerful tool to support this.

STEM Hour: Integrating Arts into STEM for Meaningful Exploration

In early childhood, STEM learning builds on children’s prior knowledge, encourages collaboration, and nurtures creative thinking — making it a natural partner to the Arts.

STEM Chemical Reactions Workshop

This workshop explores the fascinating relationship between chemical reactions and language development in early childhood. Come along to learn how to recognise chemistry in children’s everyday lives, find opportunities for age-appropriate chemical exploration, and explore the pedagogy behind language development through STEM inquiry.

STEM Chemical Reactions Workshop

STEM Water Workshop

Have you ever met a child who was not fascinated by water? From ice blocks to raindrops, children love to explore water. Come along to Little Scientist’s foundational workshop to explore STEM through the vehicle of water and the critical pedagogical topics of co-construction, metacognition, and inquiry-based learning in early education.