Thursday, December 13, 2007

PrimaryConnections - Linking science with literacy

PrimaryConnections – linking science with literacy is an innovative approach to teaching and learning which aims to enhance primary school teachers' confidence and competence for teaching science.
A partnership between the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) – Primary Connections promotes linking the teaching of science with that of literacy to enrich the learning experience for students.
The Primary Connections project supports teachers and schools with:

Curriculum units supported with online resources

Professional learning workshops

An Indigenous perspective

An integrated teaching and learning approach

An ongoing research programme