Module
06
Finding and Engaging Community/Industry Resources
3 hrs
This module focuses on the ways participants can create and foster relationships in the community and with industry. It also provides an opportunity for participants to reflect on their specific situations.
The word 'community' is at the core of the content presented in this module. This is a big notion that we recommend you keep in mind as you make your way through the professional learning materials provided.
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
- Discover resources you can access for free.
- Ways to create and foster relationships in the community and with industry.
- An opportunity to reflect on your particular situation.
- A chance to share the experiences of other principals on a path with which you may not have had much experience.
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
Download the module pack onto your device and study, or lead the professional learning of your group, at your own pace.
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.
DISCOVER FREE ONLINE RESOURCES
Have a look at the Oresome Resources website. It provides free educational resources to assist with teaching and learning about energy and minerals.
For some further reading, download a copy of the comprehensive, but compact, report 'Optimising STEM Industry-School Partnerships: Inspiring Australia's Next Generation' (Education Council, 2018).
STEM PARTNERSHIPS SHOULD ALIGN WITH EXISTING STATE OR NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT COLLABORATION. EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
- Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment Support for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
- About STEM education in Victoria
- STEM in the Territory strategy 2018-2022
- ACT Government | Education, STEM careers in the WINGS
- Tasmanian Government Department of Education, STEM preparing today's students for tomorrow
- Government of Western Australia Department of Education, STEM is for everyone
- Department of Education South Australia's STEM learning strategy
DOWNLOAD MODULE MATERIALS
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WHAT NEXT?
You may want to explore these interesting online resources
- Read the final project report 'Strengthening School-Industry STEM Skills Partnerships' by the Australian Industry Group (2017), which was commissioned by the Office of the Chief Scientist to address the issue of declining STEM skills.
- Discover the Framework for Teacher Professional Development in STEM Partnerships proposed by the Australian Council of Engineering Deans
- Visit the CSIRO STEM Professionals in Schools program stories to hear from schools and teaching staff who have benefited from the program.
- Read this interesting blog post written by the Forbes Business Development Council (2017): '15 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid When Setting Up A Strategic Partnership'
Continue your professional learning
- Go to the 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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