School Of EducationSTEM Pedagogies in PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102511.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
It is assumed that students will have some knowledge of STEM based pedagogies, for example design thinking, project based learning, and case based instruction.
Prerequisite
102508 STEM foundations
This prerequisite unit applies to students enrolled in course 1848 only.
Corequisite
102510 Secondary Professional Practice 1 - STEM AND 102087 Secondary Curriculum 1A AND 102088 Secondary Curriculum 1B AND 102090 Secondary Curriculum 2A AND 102091 Secondary Curriculum 2B
These co-requisite units applies to students enrolled in course 1848 only.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1848 Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM or Course 1882 Graduate Certificate in Secondary STEM Education.
About this Unit
From 2020 students should note that core units are now taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions. The purpose of this unit is for students to gain exposure to authentic contexts for integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics and to develop knowledge and skills with designing and implementing STEM learning experiences. Students will have the opportunity to complete an authentic interdisciplinary STEM task, and draw upon this experience to design and implement interdisciplinary STEM learning activities aligned to syllabus outcomes. This unit will allow students to simulate and evaluate the teaching practices associated with high-quality interdisciplinary STEM lessons, and collaborate with peers who have expertise in different STEM disciplines.