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STEM Education in the Primary School A Teacher's Toolkit

Authors

Anne Forbes
, Macquarie University, Sydney,
Vinesh Chandra
, Queensland University of Technology,
Linda Pfeiffer
, Central Queensland University,
Rachel Sheffield
, Curtin University, Perth
Published 2021

Description

STEM Education in the Primary School introduces pre-service teachers to the theory, skills and practice of teaching STEM through a project-based learning approach. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are presented as professions, mindsets and practices, and each element of STEM is integrated with the Australian Curriculum through a school garden project case study. Popular STEM topic areas, such as health, shelter and space, are explored using tested and age-appropriate project examples that illustrate the translation of STEM ideas to classroom…

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  • Provides an integrated approach to STEM education within a Primary setting
  • Discusses the project-based learning (PBL) framework and 'real world' classroom applications for teachers, with detailed examples of classroom projects for all year levels (F–6) in engaging and contemporary topic areas
  • The print and enhanced eBook include a wide range of questions, activities, and scenario and information boxed to support student learning and to assist instructors with their lesson planning and delivery

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