Enacting STEM education: An integrated approach to STEM
STEMinar Series 2019
Monash Education
Description
STEM education has become a high priority for schools due to rapid technological advancements, future economic growth and uncertain future employment prospects for current students. At the same time, declining numbers of students are taking up STEM subjects in schools; particularly girls and students from low socio-economic status and indigenous backgrounds. This situation presents a range of tensions and practical challenges which teachers and school leaders confront every day in STEM education. In this STEMinar, a panel of STEM education experts lead the discussion that aims to explore the experiences of those working in, and alongside, integrated STEM education in schools.
Discussion Panel
Prof. Mandi Berry - Professor in STEM Education, Associate Dean in Research, Monash University
Dr Kathy Smith - Senior Lecturer, Science Education
Dr Mike Phillips - Senior Lecturer, Leader Digital Education Research Team
Dr Jennifer Hall - Lecturer, Early Years/Primary Numeracy
Melissa Gatt - Primary Teacher and STEM Leader
Marcus Mulcahy - Learning Specialist, Carrum Primary School
Gemma Reid - Project Officer – STEM Professionals in Schools, CSIRO
Facilitated by:
Lucas Johnson - Research and Development Manager, STEM Education, Monash University