EDF5301 Introduction to STEM education
Faculty of Education
EDF5301 Introduction to STEM education is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF5301. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EDF5301
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5301
No unit lists EDF5301 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit introduces the notion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and STEM education with respect to the variety of environments and systems in which it needs to operate. The local, national and global contexts of STEM and STEM education are explored, particularly in terms of how these contexts interplay with educational settings such as schools. The unit focuses on considering how STEM contexts have an impact on your thinking as both an educator and a leader in STEM education, and explores the opportunities and challenges that this notion brings, which may require a reframing of thinking and practice. Skills such as critical analysis, synthesis of complex information, problems and concepts will be developed in practitioner research contexts.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF5301.
Assessment
- Examining a case (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Multimedia presentation (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a sound understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in STEM education, contexts and systems, locally and globally
- 2
Explore the major theoretical and professional debates in STEM education as located within contemporary research
- 3
Utilise enhanced research and leadership skills to develop sustainable action plans for the engagement of learners in STEM education.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
a. Requirements for online students:
- 24 hours of online engagement over the semester
b. Additional requirements:
- Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kathy Smith
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kathy Smith
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5301?
EDF5301 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5301 offered?
EDF5301 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is EDF5301?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5301 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021