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, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) – PrimaryConnections promotes linking the teaching of science with that of literacy to enrich the learning experience for students.
The PrimaryConnections project supports teachers and schools with:
An integrated teaching and learning approach
Professional learning workshops
Curriculum units supported with online resources
An ongoing research programme
Incorporating Indigenous perspectives