Teaching STEM using Interdisciplinary (integrated) methods in middle years classrooms

EDMST6027 Teaching STEM using Interdisciplinary (integrated) methods in middle years classrooms

This unit explores the rationale and research supporting approaches to teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) knowledge and concepts through interdisciplinary, problem and project-based methods. Content focuses on understanding how the principles of Design Thinking can be used to guide interdisciplinary STEM teaching and learning, and how this mirrors `real world¿ product and process development. It also interrogates research and examples detailing successful interdisciplinary STEM teaching and investigates the nature of STEM discipline knowledge and skill development using curriculum of this design, and how this might be assessed and reported. Through practical `hands on¿ experiences, it will model how these processes can be applied in primary and middle years classrooms.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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