STEM: A Project Based Pedagogy

Course aim

To introduce preservice teachers to the pedagogical concept of STEM in education and develop an understanding of cross discipline planning as they engage in project based learning opportunities.

Course content

Preservice teachers will investigate the benefits and complexities of adopting STEM as a pedagogical approach to teaching Science, Technology, and Mathematics in the Junior Primary/Primary classroom. Preservice teachers will have the opportunity to collaboratively design and produce teaching and learning resources to support the effective teaching of STEM.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.