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Shukla Sikder is a lecturer and researcher in the Faculty of Arts and Education at Charles Sturt University (CSU). Shukla was awarded her PhD on early childhood science education from Monash University in 2016. Dr Shukla Sikder has specialist expertise in early childhood science, technology, and play-based pedagogy. Shukla has almost 14 years of multicultural experience of teaching and research in early childhood, primary and higher education in Australia, Singapore, and Bangladesh.
Research Interests
Dr Sikder's current research interests include: science learning through play and everyday practices across home and education settings; digital technology as an innovative way of teaching and learning; children's learning and development (birth to eight) through play; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
PhD research
Shukla's PhD research looked at Infants-toddlers' (10-36 months) development of scientific concepts through everyday activities as part of family practices. Her PhD studies were supervised by Professor Marilyn Fleer, Monash University, Australia.
Value/ Funder: A$234,500 (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relation, Australian Endeavour Postgraduate Award, year 2011-2015).
Grants and Awards
- MacDonald, A., Highfield, K., Danaia, L., & Sikder, S. (2017-2019). Evaluation of the Little Scientists Program: Research in Practice. Little Scientists/Froebel Australia Ltd, $82,771.
- Monash Education Research Community (MERC) Publication Award (A$ 500).
- Monash University Postgraduate Research Travel Grant (A$ 3000).
- Monash University Faculty Research Fund (A$ 1000).
Teaching
Professional Information
- Member of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA)
- Member of the International Society for Cultural-historical and Activity Research (ISCAR)
- Alumni Member of Australian Endeavour Postgraduate Award
- Alumni Member of University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Member of Early Childhood Australia (ECA)
- Member of Association for Visual Pedagogies (AVP)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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A meaning-making analysis of children's drawing vs children's talking in the drawing: A cultural-historical perspective
Dealtry, L., Sikder, S. & Stenson, S., 08 Feb 2024, p. 17. 18 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
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Children’s mathematical graphics illustrating inner "voices": A literature review
Dwyer, J., MacDonald, A. & Sikder, S., 30 May 2024, Early childhood voices: Children, families, professionals. Mahony, L., McLeod, S., Salamon, A. & Dwyer, J. (eds.). 1st ed. Switzerland: Springer, p. 71-84 14 p. (International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development; vol. 42).Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Equity and inclusion through STEAM play in early childhood education: Culturally valued play-based practices
Sikder, S., Mullick, J., Devi, A. & Hossain, M. A., 2024, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in the Early Years: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Yang, W., Kewalramani, S. & Senthil, J. (eds.). 1st ed. Routledge, p. 120-133 14 p. (Towards an Ethical Praxis in Early Childhood).Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Listening to children: The ‘Children Draw Talking Project’
Downey, B. (Presenter), McLeod, S. (Presenter), Gregoric, C., Davies, J., Dealtry, L., Delli-Pizzi, L., Elwick, S., Hopf, S., Ivory, N., McAlister, H., Murray, E., Rahman, A., Sikder, S., Tran, V. & Zischke, C., 2024, p. 13-14. 2 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Listening to children’s communication: Partnership for the goals (SDG17)
McLeod, S., Gregoric, C., Hopf, S., Rahman, A., Downey, B., Sikder, S., Zischke, C., Tran, V., Murray, E., McAlister, H., Ivory, N., Delli-Pizzi, L., Elwick, S., Dealtry, L., Davies, J. & McCormack, J., 2024, International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD): 2024 Conference Paper. Brown, K. & Murphy, S. (eds.). Missoula, United States: International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), p. 1-9 9 p. 3Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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Prizes
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2023 Charles Sturt Excellence Awards: Research
Sikder, S. (Recipient), Dec 2023
Prize: Award › Internal award
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2023 Charles Sturt Excellence Awards: Research
McLeod, S. (Recipient), Hopf, S. (Recipient), Grant, J. (Recipient), Gregoric, C. (Recipient), Verdon, S. (Recipient), Murray, E. (Recipient), Friezer, B. (Recipient), Andrews, K. (Recipient), Margetson, K. (Recipient), Downey, B. (Recipient), Mahony, L. (Recipient), Tribolet, K.-A. (Recipient), Delli-Pizzi, L. (Recipient), Brown, M. (Recipient), Mahura, O. (Recipient), Freire, K. (Recipient), Phạm, B. (Recipient), Huser, C. (Recipient), Ivory, N. (Recipient), Elwick, S. (Recipient), McGill, N. (Recipient), Davies, J. (Recipient), Hoffman, L. (Recipient), Sikder, S. (Recipient), Cox, R. (Recipient), Ireland, M. (Recipient), Dealtry, L. (Recipient), Cronin, A. (Recipient), Dwyer, J. (Recipient), Gibbs, L. (Recipient), Wang, A. (Recipient), Rahman, A. (Recipient), Brunton, R. (Recipient), Dean, C. (Recipient), Tran, V. (Recipient), McAlister, H. (Recipient), Salamon, A. (Recipient), Stenson, S. (Recipient), Crowe, K. (Recipient), Murray, E. (Recipient), Zischke, C. (Recipient) & Daniel, G. (Recipient), Dec 2023
Prize: Award › Internal award
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Evaluation of the Little Scientists program: Research in practice
MacDonald, A. (Recipient), Danaia, L. (Recipient), Sikder, S. (Recipient) & Huser, C. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Grant › Successful
Activities
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Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) Conference 2019
Sikder, S. (Participant)
28 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Early Childhood Voices Conference 2022 (Event)
McLeod, S. (Editor), Gregoric, C. (Editor) & Sikder, S. (Editor)
05 Dec 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial responsibility
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SN Social Sciences (Journal)
Sikder, S. (Associate editor)
01 Feb 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial responsibility
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Online teaching and learning can be positive, even in a pandemic lockdown
Sikder, S. (Speaker)
29 Oct 2021Activity: Scholarly activities in Learning and Teaching reflection › Professional and scholarly communities reflection
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Online teaching and learning can be positive, even in a pandemic lockdown
Sikder, S. (Participant)
2021Activity: Engagement and professional development › Content creation/delivery › Academic
Press/Media
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Leading experts to speak at online Early Childhood Voices 2022 Conference
25/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Charles Sturt University: Leading Experts To Speak At Online Early Childhood Voices 2022 Conference (Dec. 5-9)
McLeod, S., Harrison, L. & Sikder, S.
25/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Listening to children's voices and perspectives to inform healthcare and education policy and procedures
Gregoric, C. (Creator), McLeod, S. (Creator), Grant, J. (Creator), Hopf, S. (Creator), Murray, E. (Creator), Verdon, S. (Creator), Andrews, K. (Creator), Blake, H. L. (Creator), Cox, R. (Creator), Davies, J. (Creator), Dealtry, L. (Creator), Dean, C. (Creator), Downey, B. (Creator), Du, J. T. (Creator), Elwick, S. (Creator), Freire, K. (Creator), Gibbs, L. (Creator), Hoffman, L. (Creator), Huser, C. (Creator), Ivory, N. (Creator), Krecko, J. (Creator), Margetson, K. (Creator), McLeod, A. (Creator), Rahman, A. (Creator), Rassafiani, M. (Creator), Sikder, S. (Creator), Smith, L. (Creator), Tribolet, K.-A. (Creator), Stenson, S. (Creator), Woodhead, E.-J. (Creator) & Zischke, C. (Creator)
Impact: Quality of life Impact, Social Impact
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