Early Learning STEM Australia

It has been known for some time that Australian students are falling behind in Science and Maths in Australia.  More recently the Australian Department of Education and Training has initiated a Pilot programme to have students engage digitally with STEM subjects.    This is called ELSA, and has students in preschool exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics practices.

Students trying to find resources within RMIT library for use in the classroom, can always checkout the library guides for assistance. This is a bit of a shortcut when looking for STEM items that you can borrow.  Please contact June Frost, your liaison librarian for further assistance if required.

Some of the latest resources in the STEM area are listed here for you:

Skamp, K., & Preston, C. M. (2018). Teaching primary science constructively (6th ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Cengage Australia.

Davies, D., author, & McGregor, D. (2017). Teaching science creatively (2nd ed.). New York, N.Y.: Routledge. 

Barbre, J. (2017). Baby steps to STEM : Infant and toddler science, technology, engineering, and math activities (First ed.). St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.

Warren, E., & Miller, J. (2016). Mathematics at the margins. Singapore: Springer.

 

  

Donohue, C. (2017). Family engagement in the digital age : Early childhood educators as media mentors. New York: Routledge.

Kaye, L.  (2017). Young children in a digital age : Teaching and learning with technology in the early years. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY: Routledge.

Annetta, L. A., & Minogue, J. (2016). Connecting science and engineering education practices in meaningful ways : Building bridges. Cham: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer.

Newell, R. (2017). Big ideas in primary mathematics. London: SAGE.