TEAC 3044 STEM Principles and Practices in the Primary Years

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102797

Coordinator Grant Jones Opens in new window

Description The purpose of this subject is for students to gain exposure to authentic contexts for integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to develop knowledge and skills with designing and implementing STEM learning experiences. Students will have the opportunity to complete authentic interdisciplinary STEM tasks, and draw upon this experience to design and implement interdisciplinary STEM learning activities aligned to syllabus outcomes. This subject will allow students to simulate and evaluate the teaching practices associated with high-quality interdisciplinary STEM lessons.

School Education

Discipline Teacher Education: Primary

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Restrictions Students must be enrolled in and have successfully completed 160 credit points in the Bachelor of Education (Primary).

Assumed Knowledge

1. Mathematics K-10 Syllabus (2012).
2. Science & Technology K-6 Syllabus (2017).

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Simulation 500 words 15 N Individual
Critical Review 1400 words 35 N Individual
Professional Task 2000 words 50 N Individual

Teaching Periods