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Introduction to Teaching Secondary STEM

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Course Content

Getting Started

Getting Started

01.

Introduction

02.

Set some learning goals

What is STEM and Why is it Important?

What is STEM and Why is it Important?

03.

What is STEM?

04.

STEM in the 21st Century

05.

STEM in the real world

06.

Heston's dinner in space

07.

STEM in the workforce

Incorporating STEM into Your Classroom

Incorporating STEM into Your Classroom

08.

Principles of STEM education

09.

Multi-disciplinary projects

10.

Making STEM relatable

11.

Capturing student interest

12.

Learning from mistakes

13.

Collaborating and working in teams

14.

STEM equipment and materials

Your Teaching

Your Teaching

15.

Teaching tips

16.

Cool lesson plans

Reflection

Reflection

17.

Reflection

18.

Taxonomy of learning

19.

Suggestions for collaboration

20.

Congratulations

Course Writer

Instructor 1

Leanne Vastbinder is a Victorian Science teacher of over 9 years who has created and taught a range of science courses including biology, environmental science and integrated STEM programs. With a passion for all things science, Leanne views STEM education as a vital component of 21st century learning. In her teaching she nurtures curiosity and innovation, incorporates relatable, engaging content and aims to create independent learners.

Instructor 2

Mark Drummond from Cool Australia is your course teacher. He has worked in the education sector for over 11 years as a classroom teacher, Leader of Pedagogy within an Ed-Tech start-up and as an educational consultant. Mark is an absolute science nerd and loves talking about dinosaurs as much as he loves talking about education (which is a lot)!

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