Welcome and Introduction

Objectives

Through completing this course you’ll be able to:

• reflect on your own educational journey to STEAM teaching and learning.
• evaluate the rationale and evidence for STEAM education.
• analyse the STEMUnity approach and other STEAM pedagogies.
• adapt and apply your learning about STEAM to your own setting and curriculum.

Outline

Session 1 (20 minutes) – The Power of STEAM Learning

• What inspired you?
• What makes you a STEAM teacher?
• Inspiring your students
• The power of STEAM

Session 2 (30 minutes) – The Evidence for STEAM Learning

• What is STEAM Learning?
• Evidence that the world needs STEAM Learning
• Evidence that STEAM learning works
• Case Study: Japan METI Learning Portal

Session 3 (20 minutes) – STEAM Pedagogies

• Evidence for the How? of STEAM Learning
• Inquiry- and problem- based learning
• Engineering Habits of Mind
• The STEMUnity STEAM Pedagogy

Session 4 (20 minutes) – STEAM Curriculum Design

• The Challenges of Integrating STEAM into the Curriculum
• 7 Ways to Integrate STEAM
• Small steps for curriculum change
• Starting the conversation

Course Evaluation (10 minutes)

• Recall key learning points

Community

Do take part in community discussions with other educators who are also taking this course.