Anne Forbes

Anne Forbes is a past academic researcher with expertise in science education and teacher development. Her work focuses on enhancing primary science education through community-based approaches, teacher professional development, and improving student engagement. She has collaborated on initiatives like the MyScience project, emphasizing hands-on investigations and cross-age mentoring. Her research explores how communities of practice can bridge gaps between scientists, educators, and students, fostering deeper understanding of science concepts.

Key contributions include studies on dual-approach instruction's impact on student motivation (2018), secondary science teachers' involvement in primary classrooms (2016), and the role of communities of science practice in teacher training (2017). Her early work (2003) pioneered inquiry-based science activities for kindergarten students, establishing foundational science learning principles.

Forbes has published extensively in journals like Research in Science Education and Teaching Science, with a focus on collaborative educational models and curriculum innovation. Despite no explicitly stated awards, her research has influenced primary science pedagogy and teacher education programs in Australia and beyond.