Module
04
Leaders Supporting STEM Transitions
3 hrs
This module considers school leadership and its role in transitions. It offers opportunities for constructive conversations about different STEM transition phases for principals, teachers and students.
After broadly introducing STEM transitions, the module then considers key STEM transition points as principals arrive at a new school, become established and eventually depart. Effective transition planning is critical for sustainable STEM learning and teaching and positive outcomes.
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
- The leadership of STEM transition phases for new, established and departing principals.
- Strategic STEM transition planning.
READINGS AND RESOURCES
You will find a selection of complementary 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.
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- Reconciliation Australia's Narragunnawali Professional Learning Resource
- Primary Connections: Indigenous Perspectives Framework by the Australian Academy of Science
- The Queensland Government Department of Education and Training's Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in schools: A guide for school learning communities
- Mathematics Sample Resources by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)
- Seasons and Stars in the Torres Strait Islands by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)
- The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) F-10 Australian Curriculum: Science Elaborations for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cross-Curriculum Priority
TEACHER RESOURCES THAT INCORPORATE ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PERSPECTIVES ON STEM
There are many online resources available to teachers to help enhance and diversify their STEM teaching practices. Spend some time to explore the following resources:
ACTIVITIES PROPOSED IN THIS MODULE:
- Activity #1: Culture recap.
- Activity #2: Situational mapping exercise.
- Activity #3: Reflection on your STEM transition context and objectives.
- Activity #4: Group discussion - Share with others your STEM transition priority.
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What next?
You may want to explore these other interesting online resources
- Have a look at the Indigenous Weather Knowledge website on the Bureau of Meteorology. This resource can provide students with a vastly enriching learning opportunity.
- Read Challenges in STEM learning in Australian schools: Literature and policy review (Timms, Moyle, Weldon, & Mitchell, 2018) to guide your reflection on which policy objectives/strategies are most needed to support STEM transitions in your school.
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