Overview

This topic is designed for teachers seeking to enhance their knowledge of what it means to teach STEM in contemporary times. The approach to the content and processes requires a radical shift in the way teachers think about traditional subject based curriculum as they move towards an integrated and multidisciplinary … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic will enable students to engage with knowledge of research-based integrated approaches to the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in schools. Students will learn about interdisciplinary methods for STEM teaching and learning, including project based learning and design thinking. The topic will allow students to undertake a critical examination of innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to curriculum design and consider the pedagogical strategies that will maximise deep learning and engagement with STEM education.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Explore the meaning of STEM as an integrated approach to curricula
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Develop new understandings of the concepts and contemporary issues inherent to STEM education globally, and relate these to local contexts
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Generate sustainable designs for learning in STEM education
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Critically reflect on learning to consider the application of resources to support new learning ecologies that are designed to build knowledge

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