Young children and STEM education

Teachers Inspire Ireland by Teachers Inspire Ireland

Nov 16, 202324:20Education

Free play and fun, Lego and Barbie all get a mention in this fascinating discussion Louise has with Prof Hamsa Venkat, the Naughton Family Chair in Early Years/Primary STEM education in DCU. They hear from children, pare...

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