Primary school teachers program

The primary school teachers program inspires teachers to pursue their interests in science, mathematics and information technology, and to pass on that inspiration to their students.

In particular, the Academy will:

• introduce and support exciting and effective approaches to learning, enhance teachers’ knowledge of content and approaches to teaching integrated science, mathematics, and technology in Years 3-6 of the Australian Curriculum for NSW
• develop a community of practice for participating STEM teachers, with ongoing support and engagement through mentoring, online forums, newsletters, seminars and events
• develop teachers’ awareness of relevant STEM-related applications to society and career pathways.

Program structure

The program incorporates two major professional learning experiences:

1. intensive development of knowledge of STEM education
2. teaching experiments which promote student engagement and learning through increased levels of STEM integration and student-directed learning

We provide:

• fully-funded intensive professional learning sessions (non-residential)
• supported teaching experiments and critical reflection – including school mentor visits and an online community via Edmodo
• teacher/school goal-setting and monitoring of progress in relation to levels of STEM integration and student-directed learning
• STEM integration and project-based (problem-based) framework for inquiry.