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Kym Simoncini is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the University of Canberra, Australia. Prior to her academic career, Kym was a primary school teacher. She taught in both government and Catholic schools in North Queensland, Australia and England. Her PhD examined young children’s participation in extra-curricular activities and School Age Care. After completing her thesis Kym was a lecturer at James Cook University where she received a Teaching Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. Kym joined the University of Canberra in 2013 where she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate education units. She regularly delivers professional development workshops to primary teachers in Papua New Guinea.
Kym’s current research focuses on children’s and family learning and play. Much of her research is located in Papua New Guinea investigating family learning, playgrounds, playgroups and school readiness. Her research in Australia examines early childhood STEM learning. Kym is part of the Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) project.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, James Cook University Queensland
Award Date: 11 Apr 2011
Bachelor, Macquarie University
Award Date: 1 Dec 2001
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Early learning STEM Australia (ELSA) pilot programme
Lowrie, T., Fitzgerald, R., Jorgensen, R., Krishnapillai, S., Leonard, S., Logan, T., Larkin, K., Lewis, C., Simoncini, K., Bateup, C. & Bacon, M.
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
1/07/16 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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PNG L&L: Increasing Access to Literacy and Learning for Children in PNG
12/06/17 → 30/04/20
Project: Other
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Improving opportunities for economic development for women smallholders in rural Papua New Guinea
Mikhailovich, K., Pamphilon, B., Manson, E., Omot, N., Simoncini, K. & Simeon, L.
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
19/06/15 → 18/06/18
Project: Other
Research output
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Pop-up loose parts playgrounds: learning opportunities for early childhood preservice teachers
Simoncini, K. & Lasen, M., 11 Feb 2021, In: International Journal of Play. p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Culturally relevant reading books for Papua New Guinean children: Their reading rights and preferences
Simoncini, K., Smith, H. & Cain Gray, L., Dec 2020, In: Australian Journal of Early Childhood. 45, 4, p. 348-361 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of block play on children’s early mathematics skills in rural Papua New Guinea.
Simoncini, K., Forndran, A., Manson, E., Sawi, J., Philip, M. & Kokinai, C., 2020, In: International Journal of Early Childhood. 52, 1, p. 77-93 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The ‘Maria’ books: the achievements and challenges of introducing dual language, culturally relevant picture books to PNG schools
Simoncini, K., Pamphilon, B. & Simeon, L., 2 Jan 2019, In: Language, Culture and Curriculum. 32, 1, p. 78-93 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Children’s Right to Play in Papua New Guinea: Insights from Children in Years 3 – 8.
SIMONCINI, K., Elliott, S., Carr, V., Manson, E., Simeon, L. & Sawi, J., 4 May 2018, In: International Journal of Play. 7, 2, p. 146-160 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review