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Teaching Stem Using Interdisciplinary (Integrated) Methods in Middle Years Classrooms
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EDMST6027 - Teaching Stem Using Interdisciplinary (Integrated) Methods in Middle Years Classrooms
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<p>This unit explores the rationale and research supporting approaches to teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) knowledge and concepts through interdisciplinary, problem and project-based methods. Content focuses on understanding how the principles of Design Thinking can be used to guide interdisciplinary STEM teaching and learning, and how this mirrors ‘real world’ product and process development. It also interrogates research and examples detailing successful interdisciplinary STEM teaching and investigates the nature of STEM discipline knowledge and skill development using curriculum of this design, and how this might be assessed and reported. Through practical ‘hands on’ experiences, it will model how these processes can be applied in primary and middle years classrooms.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Understanding the nature of STEM and different approaches to/interpretations of STEM Education. Exploring the rationale and arguments supporting interdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching and learning. What is Design Thinking, and how can it inform interdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching and learning? Design Thinking and its role in 'real world' product and innovation development. Problem and project-based pedagogies, and interdisciplinary STEM. Coding, automation, animation, and problem-based STEM.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit explores the rationale and research supporting approaches to teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) knowledge and concepts through interdisciplinary, problem and project-based methods. Content focuses on understanding how the principles of Design Thinking can be used to guide interdisciplinary STEM teaching and learning, and how this mirrors ‘real world’ product and process development. It also interrogates research and examples detailing successful interdisciplinary STEM teaching and investigates the nature of STEM discipline knowledge and skill development using curriculum of this design, and how this might be assessed and reported. Through practical ‘hands on’ experiences, it will model how these processes can be applied in primary and middle years classrooms.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Understanding the nature of STEM and different approaches to/interpretations of STEM Education. Exploring the rationale and arguments supporting interdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching and learning. What is Design Thinking, and how can it inform interdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching and learning? Design Thinking and its role in 'real world' product and innovation development. Problem and project-based pedagogies, and interdisciplinary STEM. Coding, automation, animation, and problem-based STEM.</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmst6027">View unit fees</a>
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Corequisite
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Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EDMST6021" target="_blank">EDMST6021</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate sound knowledge of interdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching, learning and curriculum</p>
K2
<p>Articulate the research foundations and rationale for interdisciplinary approaches to teaching STEM in schools</p>
K3
<p>Analyse and articulate the relationship between Design Thinking and different planning and pedagogical approaches to teaching interdisciplinary STEM</p>
K4
<p>Examine how interdisciplinary STEM can contribute to curriculum General Capability development</p>
S1
<p>Integrate a range of digital technologies in undertaking and presenting a personal interdisciplinary STEM micro-project</p>
S2
<p>Critically reflect on the contribution multiple knowledges make to innovation and product, system or process development</p>
S3
<p>Use a range of software and applications for developing a digital artefact aligned with Design Thinking principles</p>
S4
<p>Exercise and model a range of '21st Century' capabilities, including collaboration, teamwork, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, coding and computational thinking</p>
A1
<p>Conduct research and develop a personal response to a STEM-related need, want or opportunity</p>
A2
<p>Develop and present a research-supported and annotated infographic (or similar) outlining the rationale and arguments supporting interdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching and learning in primary and middle schools</p>
A3
<p>Develop and apply personal knowledge and capabilities to resolve structured and ill structured problems encountered during classroom and project based learning tasks</p>
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<p>An original, annotated, infographic, concept map or using another digital representation tool (e.g., Canva, Piktochart, Adobe Express) synthesising and reporting the key arguments and rationale supporting interdisciplinary STEM in schools. This will be shared online for assessment purposes.</p>
<p>Research based annotated infographic</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K2, K4, S1, S2, S3, A2
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<p>A personal interdisciplinary STEM ‘micro-project’. Research, design, plan, implement and evaluate a personal interdisciplinary STEM 'micro-project' that follows a problem-based, design thinking approach.</p>
<p>Portfolio</p>
<p>50-60%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmst6027">View unit fees</a>
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