INTEGRATED CURRICULUM (STEAM)
EDU3ICS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Pre-Service Teachers will identify the possibilities of integrating curriculum across specialisation areas whilst considering the key priorities of the teaching profession and cross curriculum priorities. In teams pre-service teachers will collaborate to design, present and implement (where possible) an integrated curriculum project focusing on the specialisation Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM).
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lorraine White-Hancock
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU2TPM or EDU2SOM and (EDU2TPS or EDU2SES) and must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM) or Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (EBTP);
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EDU4IDC
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse integrated curriculum research to build STEAM content knowledge and address priorities of cross curricula strategies for teaching and learning in primary schools.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Workshop and online materials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate a range of strategies in the design of effective interdisciplinary teaching sequences and lesson plans for students to achieve and be challenged in an integrated collaborative project.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Workshop and online materials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Design and evaluate an integrated, collaborative project that supports learning and engagement using a range of resources including ICT.
- Activities:
- Leacture, Workshop and online materials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lorraine White-Hancock
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research-based Integrated Curriculum Proposal (Team presentation) (Equivalent 800) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Integrated Curriculum Unit STEAM(Team Unit) (2500-3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Integrated Curriculum Evaluation (Equivalent 800) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lorraine White-Hancock
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research-based Integrated Curriculum Proposal (Team presentation) (Equivalent 800) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Integrated Curriculum Unit STEAM(Team Unit) (2500-3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Integrated Curriculum Evaluation (Equivalent 800) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lorraine White-Hancock
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research-based Integrated Curriculum Proposal (Team presentation) (Equivalent 800) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Integrated Curriculum Unit STEAM(Team Unit) (2500-3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Integrated Curriculum Evaluation (Equivalent 800) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |