Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0455587

Funding Activity

Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0455587

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The Impact of the Kids' Science State Initiative on Scientific Literacy in the Western Australian Community. This research will investigate how participation in the Kids' Science State initiative in Western Australia (a partnership between Scitech Discovery Centre in Perth and the Rio Tinto WA Future Fund) impacts on children, teachers, parents and other community members in terms of promoting scientific literacy. Working in the Pilbara and Albany regions and the metropolitan area, the research will determine the most effective ways to deliver educational resources that promote primary teachers? confidence and willingness to teach science and engage the community in science-related activities. The outcomes will represent a substantial investment in human capital.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 11-2004

End Date: 12-2008

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $150,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Curriculum and Pedagogy | Curriculum Studies: Science Education | Teacher Education: Primary

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Continuing education | Primary education |

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