Abstract
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education has been a key focal point in our local educational landscape. 'The National STEM School Education Strategy' (2016-2026) was endorsed by Australian education Ministers in 2015 (Education Council , 2015). It underscores the importance of STEM education for securing Australia's future and the nation's economic competitiveness. Implementing STEM education requires teachers to expand their current knowledge base and build up their understanding of instructional strategies, task design, 21st Century learning , and curriculum design across key learning areas. More work is needed to fully understand how local STEM teachers are interpreting the National Curriculum and translating theory into practice. In this article, we feature our collaborative project between Western Sydney University and Mount Saint Benedict College in Sydney, and highlight the top five steps we think are important to any school which is interested in advancing STEM learning innovations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 32-36 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Science Education News |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- New South Wales
- engineering
- mathematics
- science
- study and teaching
- technology