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Associate Professor
Kym Simoncini
This person does not currently hold a position at QUT.
Personal details
Qualifications
- Doctor in Philosophy (James Cook Uni. of North Qld)
Professional memberships and associations
OMEP Australia (President)
Early Childhood Australia
International Play Association
Play Australia
Teaching
EUN660 - Investigating Curriculum and Pedagogy in Early Childhood
EUB302 - Early Childhood Mathematics 2
EUN663 - Early Childhood Mathematics
EUB304 - English, Literacies and Language 3
Publications
- Simoncini, K., Pamphilon, B. & Smith, H. (2021). Learning from teachers like us: using video to move beyond 'secret knowledge' in Papua New Guinea elementary teacher professional development. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 27(1-4), 48–63. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237893
- Simoncini, K. & Lasen, M. (2021). Pop-up loose parts playgrounds: learning opportunities for early childhood preservice teachers. International Journal of Play, 10(1), 93–108. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237894
- Smith, H., Gray, L. & Simoncini, K. (2020). Culturally relevant reading books for Papua New Guinean children: Their reading rights and preferences. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 45(4), 348–361. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237895
- Simoncini, K., Forndran, A., Manson, E., Sawi, J., Philip, M. & Kokinai, C. (2020). The Impact of Block Play on Children's Early Mathematics Skills in Rural Papua New Guinea. International Journal of Early Childhood, 52(1), 77–93. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237898
- Simoncini, K., Pamphilon, B. & Simeon, L. (2019). The 'Maria' books: the achievements and challenges of introducing dual language, culturally relevant picture books to PNG schools. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 32(1), 78–93. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237899
- Simoncini, K., Elliott, S., Carr, V., Manson, E., Simeon, L. & Sawi, J. (2018). Children's right to play in Papua New Guinea: insights from children in years 3-8. International Journal of Play, 7(2), 146–160. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237903
- Simoncini, K. & Lasen, M. (2018). Ideas About STEM Among Australian Early Childhood Professionals: How Important is STEM in Early Childhood Education? International Journal of Early Childhood, 50(3), 353–369. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237902
- Elliott, S., Simoncini, K., Carr, V., Simeon, L. & Manson, E. (2017). Creating a school playground in Papua New Guinea: A participatory approach with young children. In H. Little, S. Elliott & S. Wyver (Eds.), Outdoor Learning Environments: Spaces for exploration, discovery and risk-taking in the early years (pp. 182–199). Allen & Unwin. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237897
- Simoncini, K., Pamphilon, B. & Mikhailovich, K. (2017). Place-Based Picture Books as an Adult Learning Tool: Supporting Agricultural Learning in Papua New Guinea. Adult Learning, 28(2), 61–68. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/237904
QUT ePrints
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