Introduction to Secondary STEM

Course summary

Find out how to integrate, plan and deliver STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs into secondary classrooms.

This course will help you understand the essential foundations of STEM teaching and learning and provide opportunities to help build knowledge, skills and confidence to take on STEM in your classroom.

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You will learn:

• What STEM is and how to use STEM to develop 21st Century learning skills in Secondary years.
• How to identify STEM problems and challenges in real-world contexts.
• Practical suggestions to guide you through the principles of STEM teaching and learning, including incorporating a multidisciplinary approach, making connections to students’ world and interests, and taking risks and learning from mistakes.

Course time:

This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.

Accreditation:

This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours in the following states and territories:

Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except NSW and ACT:

• 2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
• 3.1.2 Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students.
• 3.3.2 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving and critical and creative thinking.
• 3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI) or NSW (NESA). However, it can be counted towards teacher identified learning hours (ACT) or NESA PD elective hours (NSW).

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Course Content

Getting Started

01.

Introduction

02.

Set some learning goals

What is STEM and Why is it Important?

03.

What is STEM?

04.

STEM in the 21st Century

05.

STEM in the real world

06.

Heston's dinner in space

07.

STEM in the workforce

Incorporating STEM into Your Classroom

08.

Principles of STEM education

09.

Multi-disciplinary projects

10.

Making STEM relatable

11.

Capturing student interest

12.

Learning from mistakes

13.

Collaborating and working in teams

14.

STEM equipment and materials

Your Teaching

15.

Teaching tips

16.

Cool lesson plans

Reflection

17.

Reflection

18.

Taxonomy of learning

19.

Suggestions for collaboration

20.

Congratulations

Course instructors

Leanne Vastbinder is a Victorian Science teacher of over 9 years who has created and taught a range of science courses including biology, environmental science and integrated STEM programs. With a passion for all things science, Leanne views STEM education as a vital component of 21st century learning. In her teaching she nurtures curiosity and innovation, incorporates relatable, engaging content and aims to create independent learners.

Mark Drummond from Cool Australia is your course teacher. He has worked in the education sector for over 11 years as a classroom teacher, Leader of Pedagogy within an Ed-Tech start-up and as an educational consultant. Mark is an absolute science nerd and loves talking about dinosaurs as much as he loves talking about education (which is a lot)!

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