EDF5301 - Introduction to STEM education - 2019

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Education

Chief examiner(s)

Kathy Smith

Coordinator(s)

Kathy Smith

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • First semester 2019 (Online)

Co-requisites

Enrolment in D4005 GradCertSTEMEd

Synopsis

This unit introduces the notion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and STEM education with respect to the variety of environments and systems in which it needs to operate. The local, national and global contexts of STEM and STEM education are explored, particularly in terms of how these contexts interplay with educational settings such as schools. The unit focuses on considering how STEM contexts have an impact on your thinking as both an educator and a leader in STEM education, and explores the opportunities and challenges that this notion brings, which may require a reframing of thinking and practice. Skills such as critical analysis, synthesis of complex information, problems and concepts will be developed in practitioner research contexts.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. develop a sound understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in STEM education, contexts and systems, locally and globally
  2. explore the major theoretical and professional debates in STEM education as located within contemporary research
  3. utilise enhanced research and leadership skills to develop sustainable action plans for the engagement of learners in STEM education.

Assessment

Examining a case (2000 words, 50%)

Multimedia presentation (2000 words equivalent, 50%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

  1. Requirements for online students:
    • 24 hours of online engagement over the semester
  2. Additional requirements:
    • Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester

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