Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140101238]Researchers: A/Prof Jane Torr (Chief Investigator) , Prof Benjamin Bradley (Chief Investigator) , Sheila Degotardi (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Investigating educator-infant talk and infant-peer interactions in Long Day Care. Very young children’s participation in language rich experiences form a foundation for their subsequent learning and wellbeing. Most studies focus on mother-child interactions but this project analyses the conditions for rich interactions in long day care centres, specifically educator-infant talk and infant-peer communication. High quality infant childcare can provide a buffer against social and educational disadvantage and, with one in four Australian infants attending long day care centres, our findings will provide evidence-based knowledge to support best practice in infant pedagogy and curriculum. Strategies to promote the best possible infant care and education will ultimately strengthen our nation’s human capital.
Funding Amount $258,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140101238
- ARC : DP140101238