Frontiers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education - EDUC359
This unit is designed for pre-service early childhood, primary and secondary teachers interested in STEM education and other students preparing to engage in STEM-related and science communication professions.
Six themes are addressed: the development of STEM literacies; students' learning of STEM-related concepts; professional programs addressing STEM initiatives; the impact of technologies in developing STEM teaching and learning; the relation of STEM to health education, and the role of STEM in curriculum change. There is a common lecture strand that examines current research perspectives on key issues of STEM education in a global society. Students may choose a specialised assignment focused on either science, technology, engineering or mathematics or STEM-related health education.
This unit is compulsory for students enrolled in specialisations in primary mathematics or science pre-service teacher education.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | 2018 - Next offered in 2018 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Joanne Mulligan, Dr Michael Cavanagh |
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39cp |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Educational Studies Faculty of Human Sciences |
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