Course Description

This course will help you understand the value of STEM and how to begin authentic STEM programs within your school. You’ll learn:

  • What is STEM and why is it so important
  • Why we should advocate for STEM in schools
  • What advocating for STEM means
  • How you can advocate for STEM in schools
  • Solutions to the challenges faced in advocating STEM learning.

 

Target Audience

Primary and Secondary Teachers

 

Teaching Standards

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies: Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking.

4.1.2 Proficient Level - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments - Support student participation: Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities 

 Are you in NSW? If so, this is relevant for you

This course may contribute towards Elective PD hours. Visit https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au for more details.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Introduction

    • Start Here

    • Advocating for STEM - Course Handout

    • Meet our Course Instructors

    • Set a Learning Goal

    • Reflection Task -

    • Meet your STEM Expert
  • 2

    Module 2 - Understanding The Value of STEM

    • Why is STEM important?

    • Why should we advocate for STEM in Schools?

    • What does Advocacy for STEM mean?

    • Imagine if...

    • Reflection Task -

  • 3

    Module 3 - What does Successful STEM Education Look Like?

    • What might a Successful STEM program look like?

    • What are other Schools doing?

    • Reflection Task -

    • Focus STEM Programs on Local Community

    • Networks to Maintain STEM Advocacy Momentum
  • 4

    Module 4 - How to Advocate for STEM

    • Think Beyond the Silos

    • Celebrate Failure

    • Start Early

    • Advocating for a STEM Budget

    • Engaging Experts

    • Make it Authentic

    • Overcoming Challenges

    • Quick Check-in

    • Reflection Task -

  • 5

    Module 5 - Your STEM Teaching

    • STEM Learning Resources
  • 6

    Module 6 - Reflection

    • Reflect on your Learning

    • Reflection Task -

    • Your Next Steps...
  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Features of TTA Online PD

  • Availability

    Online courses are available 24/7. Designed to be done in your own time at your own pace.

  • Team Online

    All online courses are available for team purchase. Unlimited teachers from the one Campus for any course for $990 + GST

  • Money back Guarantee

    If you complete less than 25% of an online course and aren't completely satisfied, let us know, and we will cancel your enrolment and provide a full refund.