Introduction to Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
PostgraduateCUR-EDMS500C2020
Course information for 2020 intake
Appreciate how constructivist theory informs STEM teaching and learning. Study learning theories, then inquiry-based, problem-based, and project-oriented teaching approaches. Design activities for constructivist learning in STEM
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- appraise different learning theories and discuss benefits for teaching and learning STEM subjects
- critique personal teaching and learning practice in STEM subjects in light of knowledge of learning theories, learners, and context
- design and implement a constructivist learning activity and evaluate students’ learning in STEM subjects.
- What is STEM? Definitions and trends involving STEM education
- The nature of learning and teaching in STEM - philosophical debates
- Learning theories (individual constructivism) in STEM
- Learning theories (social constructivism) in STEM
- Teaching approaches (inquiry-based, problem-based, project-oriented teaching) in STEM
- Teaching approaches (interdisciplinary education) in STEM
- Designing a learning activity for constructivist learning in STEM
- Designing a learning activity for constructivist learning in STEM
- Ways to understand students' learning (interview and diagnostic instruments) in STEM
- Ways to reflect on teaching (video recording and journals)
- Contexts, achievements gaps, and current issues in teaching and learning STEM subjects
- Individual presentation of STEM projects and reflection of the unit
Constructivist learning theories provide a valuable window into supporting deep understanding and fostering inquiring minds. This subject examines how constructivist theory informs Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning by focusing on the practical, classroom-based implications as well as theoretical backgrounds.
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- Literature Review (50%)
- Research Project Report (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
CUR-SMEC611-Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning (no longer available)
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment
- Other requirements -
- Additional materials
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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