STEM learning through nature play in early childhood settings

19 Jun 2023

In this webinar, Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles and Dr Maia Osborn from Southern Cross University, Australia share findings from their research into teaching and learning science and STEM concepts through play-based pedagogies, and in particular, through nature play.

The webinar examines ideas around play-based pedagogies, as well as definitions of nature play and STEM, enriching these explorations with practical examples from multiple research projects. Amy and Maia also wish to acknowledge and pay respect to the ancestors and descendants of the Yugambeh people on whose Lands they work, meet, research, and learn. They wish to acknowledge that within and without the buildings, the Land always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

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Presenters

Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles

Dr Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles is a Professor of Sustainability, Environment, and Education at Southern Cross University. She is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education, as well as the Research Leader of the Sustainability, Environment and the Arts in Education (SEAE) Research Centre.

Dr Maia Osborn

Dr Maia Osborn is a postdoctoral research fellow and member of the Sustainability, Environmental and the Arts in Education research cluster at Southern Cross University. Maia’s Ph.D thesis explores the philosophies, pedagogies, and practices of environmentally conscious teachers. Maia is currently working on the Youth4Landcare project, the Climate Change and Me 2.0 app design project, and a large Horizon Horizon project exploring how nature play supports the learning of scientific concepts.