EES300 - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online, Community Based Delivery (CBD)* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE103, SLE111, SLE133 or SLE123 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Approximately 6-hours of online learning tasks per week
NIKERI (CBD): 3 x 6-hour on-campus intensive (workshops/seminars) per trimester 8 x 1-hour online seminars per week for 8-weeks |
| Note: | *Community Based Delivery (CBD): only for students of the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation NIKERI Institute (located at the Waurn Ponds campus) |
Content
This unit aims to develop in students an understanding of integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the Primary school curriculum and approaches to its implementation. Topics to be addressed include: defining STEM education; integrating STEM curriculum areas to allow for effective development of skills and knowledge by primary students; using digital technologies within STEM projects; integrating STEM across the primary school curriculum; inquiry and STEM; assessing STEM, resources and safety, and linking STEM with industries and communities.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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