The STEAM Movement: A Transdisciplinary Journey to Learning about the World

When / Where

15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jun 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Australia/Melbourne

Categories

STEAM/STEM

The STEAM Movement: A Transdisciplinary Journey to Learning about the World is a two-day hands-on professional learning workshop designed for early childhood educators working with children aged 18 months to 6 years. Grounded in inquiry, play, and exploration, the workshop reframes STEAM as a way of thinking rather than a set of isolated subjects. Participants will engage in immersive STEAM stations covering Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, using open-ended materials to experience learning from a child’s perspective. Educators will develop skills in observation, questioning, and documentation to make children’s thinking visible. Through collaborative planning sessions, participants will design a practical, developmentally appropriate STEAM project tailored to their own learning environments. The workshop empowers educators to confidently integrate STEAM into everyday practice, fostering curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in young learners.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand STEAM as a transdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through play and inquiry in early childhood.
  • Identify how children aged 18 months – 6 years demonstrate STEAM thinking, including curiosity, problem-solving, experimentation, and creative expression.
  • Design and facilitate hands-on STEAM experiences using open-ended materials and developmentally appropriate provocations.
  • Use observation, questioning, and documentation to make children’s learning visible and inform next steps.
  • Plan and implement an authentic STEAM project that is practical, adaptable, and ready for use in participants’ own learning environments.

Outline 

Day 1: Experiencing STEAM as Learners

  • Introduction to STEAM as a mindset in early childhood
  • Understanding how children (18 months –6 years) think, explore, and inquire through STEAM
  • Hands-on STEAM exploration through rotating stations.
  • Making learning visible through observation, questioning, and documentation
  • Reflection on insights and implications for classroom practice

Day 2: Designing STEAM for Practice

  • Reconnecting to learning from Day 1
  • Identifying the characteristics of authentic STEAM projects
  • Planning a developmentally appropriate STEAM project
  • Sharing and refining project ideas through peer feedback

Presenter’s Profile
With over 26 years of distinguished experience in Early Childhood Education, Patrick L. is an internationally respected trainer, mentor, and curriculum specialist known for transforming teaching practice and elevating professional standards across schools and organizations. He holds a Master of Arts in Education from Birmingham City University, blending strong academic grounding with deep, real-world leadership experience.  He has researched extensively on STEAM while working on his Masters dissertation studying how children develop 21st century skills through STEAM projects and the curriculum approach.

Renowned for his dynamic, engaging, and practical training style, Patrick has delivered a wide range of professional development programmes for teachers, school leaders, and parent communities. His expertise covers curriculum implementation, professional communication, leadership presence, service excellence, campus tour facilitation, and organizational culture-building. He has conducted trainings internationally across Australia, the UK, Dubai, India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Driven by a deep belief in educators as thinkers, researchers, and leaders, Patrick brings clarity, inspiration, research-informed practice, and strategic insight to every engagement—empowering early childhood professionals to teach with greater confidence, purpose, and impact.

Methodology
This workshop uses an experiential, inquiry-based methodology where participants engage in hands-on STEAM explorations using open-ended materials and experiment stations. Learning is supported through guided reflection, professional dialogue, and the analysis of observation and documentation to deepen pedagogical understanding. Collaborative planning sessions enable participants to design a practical, classroom-ready STEAM project that can be immediately implemented in their own settings.

Target Audience
Teachers, early childhood educators, curriculum coordinator, parent educator and administrators of children aged 2 to 8 years.

Fees
1 person: AUD1197.00/person
2 to 4 person: AUD1072.00/person
5 person & more: AUD872.00/person

Venue
Melbourne, Australia (exact location to be advised)
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Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 12 hours
Closing Date: 1 May 2026

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