Module
04
Supporting Teachers to Develop STEM Capabilities
4 hrs
This module aims to provide both theoretical and practical stimulus for principals, as they seek to more effectively support the STEM capabilities of teachers in their schools. Module 4 is best completed in two 2-hour stints, as opposed to four hours of continuous study.
Recognition of Diversity
We recognise that each person who accesses this module brings with them a diversity of understandings and experiences of STEM and STEM education (both in terms of STEM practitioner practices and leadership of STEM initiatives and/or whole school approaches).
The design of all PASL modules respects and aims to accommodate this diversity by seeking to draw from the perspectives and experiences of others working their way through the materials.
We do not aim to ‘tell you how it is’, but to provoke thought and discussion. If you are leading others through the module, it is important to listen and respond to participants’ needs and interests as appropriate.
What you will learn from this module
What does the challenge of STEM education mean for teachers?
The key characteristics of effective STEM professional learning for building teacher capability.
Which pedagogical models and strategies can support and inform teachers’ work in STEM education.
What quality resources are available, and how might teachers leverage them?
READINGS AND RESOURCES
You will find a selection of supporting readings recommended throughout the module. These have been chosen for their relevance to the topic and because they are freely accessible through open access.
It is important that you read relevant documents as you progress through the module in order to understand their key points, before moving on to new ideas. We encourage you to explore other identified literature when time allows. Visit the resources section to view the list of resources referred to in this module.
OFFLINE LEARNING
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MODULE CONTENT PREVIEW
Browse through some of the key concepts presented in this module.
You can download the module at any time to access the complete suite of professional learning materials.
Spend a little time to explore the following high-quality national STEM resources. They all provide excellent STEM resources for teachers and students.
- SCOOTLE
© 2021 Education Services Australia Ltd.
CC BY 4.0, unless otherwise indicated.
- Digital Technologies Hub
© 2021 Education Services Australia Ltd.
CC BY 4.0, unless otherwise indicated.
- reSolve: Maths by inquiry
© 2021 reSolve: Maths by inquiry.
Australian Academy of Science. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
ACTIVITIES PROPOSED IN THIS MODULE:
- Activity #1: Building Teachers' STEM capabilities.
- Activity #2: Investigating pedagogical models for STEM professional learning.
- Activity #3: SCOOTLE and Digital Technologies Hub Exploration (Education Services Australia, 2021).
DOWNLOAD MODULE MATERIALS
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What next?
You may want to explore these interesting online resources
- Watch Monash University Dean's Lecture: STEM Education - What does it mean for teachers?
- Watch this YouTube video to hear from teachers about their experiences in the STEM X professional learning program (Australian Science Teachers Association, 2018)
- Learn more about Gold Standard Project-Based Learning (PBL) (PBLworks.org, 2019).
- Learn about Design Thinking for Educators (Ideo, 2013).
- Learn about STEM Challenges Week at the Korea International School (DavidLeeEdTech, 2016).
- Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander illustrations of practice, developed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA, 2019).
Continue your professional learning
- Go to next Module
- Explore PASL Program 3 - Equity, Diversity, Aspirations for, and Sustainability of STEM initiatives.
- Explore PASL Program 1 - Leading Quality STEM Teaching and Learning
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