Dr Sonya Nedovic

Researcher in Early Childhood Development at Monash University

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

We are excited to share the outcomes of a PlayLab study which used Fleer’s Conceptual PlayWorld model as an intervention into family practice to analyse parent-child interactions for STEM learning. This is an open access paper. https://t.co/SQ5uN9TdCo

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

I’m happy to share that today I start a new position as Research Fellow at Monash University School of Medicine, General Practice. In this role I will continue exploring conceptual development in the early years.

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

Thank you for the support Marilyn, I am so lucky to have you as my supervisor!

[Marilyn Fleer @MarilynFleer]

Congratulations to our superstar Sonya Nedovic for passing her first milestone in her PhD journey. Core research in @MonashEducation PlayLab led by @prabhatcrai Sonya investigates “How does a Conceptual PlayWorld create motivating conditions for #STEM learning in family homes?”

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

Today we held our monthly PlayLab PhD student professional development day with colleagues zooming in from around the globe. Running these sessions in hybrid means that our team is always together in the lab.
@yuwen_ma @MarilynFleer

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

@MarilynFleer @tombarrett @MonashEducation A wonderful read, thanks for sharing Tom.

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

Such a joy to present some of our PlayLab findings alongside @MarilynFleer @prabhatcrai How do Conceptual PlayWorlds in home settings create motivating conditions for children’s STEM concept formation across cultural age periods? and many more questions were answered.

[Monash Education @MonashEducation]

“Conceptual PlayWorlds empower parents to create ample and diverse opportunities for collective problem solving, placing parents in an effective position to support STEM learning at home”

@SonyaNedovic @prabhatcrai
#STEM #ConceptualPlayLab

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

@tombarrett @MonashEducation Thank you for joining the live stream Tom! Hope you enjoyed it.

[Ingrid Stitt MP @IngridStitt]

The Andrews Labor Government is giving Victorian kindergartens a boost by making more funding available for services to upgrade and improve, ensuring every Victorian child has the best start in life.

It's all part of our $1.68 billion investment in kindergarten infrastructure.

[Suz Bradbeer @sbradbeer]

There are not enough schools supporting the next generation of Pre Service Teachers by accepting placements. I know 'we' are tired after 2 years of interruptions but we need to advocate for our young people who want to enter the teaching profession! #WomenEd_Aus #AussieEd

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

High quality kindergarten can protect a child from the effects of poorer quality school Prof Ed Melhuish #TWG2017

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

I also recommend the app Create Explore Learn developed by RCH Education Institute for children 3 years plus. https://t.co/ZgrzxuUslA

[Early Childhood Australia @EarlyChildAust]

@KateyTwit recommends Play School app - developed w educators - ABC Artmaker children can record animations @RNAfternoons

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

Eddie Perfect helped us launch Monster Rock last week, a book by 4yr old kinder patients! Available at Readings.

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

The EYLF works on the assumption that all children will learn and develop in their own way and in their own time Lorraine Rodrigues #2015twg

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

We cannot separate a child's cognitive development from their social and emotional wellbeing #2015twg

[Sonja Fea @sonjafea]

Children most in need of high quality early education are the least likely to receive it #2015twg

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

In order to take care of Australia's children, we need to take care of the parents of Australian children, Sharon Goldfeld #2015twg

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

If we want to bridge the transition between early years and primary, we need to be using consistent language #2015twg

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

Nicole Pilsworth talks introducing new concepts to children #2015twg

[Dr Sonya Nedovic @SonyaNedovic]

Match your language to your actions, it's the best way to encourage receptive language skills in children - Collette Tayler #2015twg