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Unit of Study TCHR3013 - STEM Leadership in Schools (2023)

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Unit description

Builds on prior pedagogical knowledge for developing and delivering rigorous and engaging Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based learning in primary schools. Through investigation of rapidly developing STEM education approaches, pedagogy and resources, students will develop a solid understanding of being a leader in STEM education in the primary school setting.

Unit content

Module 1: An Overview - What is STEM education? 

Module 2: Professional Networks and support for STEM education

Module 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum for STEM in primary schools 

Module 4: Teaching STEM in the primary classroom 

Module 5: Assessment inside the STEM primary classroom

Module 6: Primary School STEM Leadership

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Coffs Harbour
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Gold Coast
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Lismore
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Online
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Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate a sound knowledge of STEM education (K-6) as a cross-disciplinary approach to promote mathematical, scientific and technological literacy based in real-world contexts

identify, utilise and evaluate effective pedagogy for STEM education in primary schools

plan engaging and purposeful content linked to effective assessment for tracking student progress and improving whole school performance in STEM

identify, develop, evaluate and promote resources for STEM education and emergent STEM education leadership

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