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Created by Chief Investigator Dr Hye Eun Chu
Master of Research Student (Co-Investigator) Katelyn Mills
The following texts outlines each module, the aims of each module and the activities involved in the Systems Thinking and STEAM workshop. If you have any issues, please contact hye-eun.chu@mq.edu.au
Module 1 – STEAM Education
Understanding the history of STEAM development and how to implement STEAM is at the forefront of an effective STEAM educator. This video explores STEAM education in Australia, how to implement STEAM using the 6E model, and the teaching competencies required by effective STEAM teachers. In the next module we will discuss systems thinking and how systems thinking as a skillset can be integrated into STEAM education.
Aim
1. Overview of the development of STEAM from STEM
2. Connecting STEAM using the 6E model
3. Checking for effective implementation of STEAM
4. Understanding the indicators of STEAM teaching competency
5. Overview the issues in STEAM
Activities
Watch the STEAM education lecture
Video Lecture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYxkR9fMVHBfqM_7wkA8pQq2pPCrMd1E/view?usp=sharing
Using the Padlet forum answer and discuss the following questions
● Question 1: Do you think there is a place for STEAM education in your future teaching?
● Question 2: What problems to you think you may have when implementing STEAM education?
● Padlet Link: https://padlet.com/katelyn_mills/mnu2tmtk985yoygm
Module 2 – Systems Thinking
Systems thinking is one of NESA’s thinking skills embedded into the NSW syllabi, and can be used in STEAM education to improve students’ ability to form connections between content. This module explores systems thinking as a skillset and the subskills involved when using and developing systems thinking skills as proposed by Arnold & Wade (2017). In the next module, we explore concept mapping and you are presented with a STEAM program with systems thinking skill development.
Aim
Define Systems Thinking
Understand systems thinking as a set of skills
Explore systems thinking in interdisciplinary education
Activities
Watch the Systems Thinking lecture
Video Lecture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-VxqAjm4PgS6Iv5YbQ_tTFCiJZlytN7N/view?usp=sharing
Using the Padlet forum answer and discuss the following questions
● Question 1: Do you think systems thinking is an important skill for you as a teacher to develop?
● Question 2: Do you think systems thinking can benefit students in the science classroom?
● Padlet Link: https://padlet.com/katelyn_mills/mnu2tmtk985yoygm
Module 3 – Concept Mapping and STEAM Program Example
Visualising mental models in systems thinking is a crucial step when putting abstract thoughts and ideas on paper. This module explores concept maps as a way to visualise mental models in systems thinking. This module also presents a STEAM program example that uses the 6E model as an instructional approach, and concept maps to encourage students to use and develop their systems thinking skills.
Aim
Explore what concept maps are
Learn how to create a concept map
Create a concept map
Explore a STEAM program with embedded systems thinking skill development
Activities
Watch the Concept map and STEAM program example lecture
Video Lecture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KUmyZG5IaJiK6mcaOH-jxd2knWlh1Sl7/view?usp=sharing
Develop a concept map of your own using a NSW science syllabus topic of your choosing
Using the Padlet forum answer and discuss the following questions
● Question 1: Do you think concept maps are an effective way to visualise students systems thinking abilities?
● Question 2: What would you add to the STEAM program example to make it work more effectively in your classroom?
● Padlet Link: https://padlet.com/katelyn_mills/mnu2tmtk985yoygm
The Impact of the Workshop on Teacher's Perception
The Impact of the Workshop on Teacher's Perception
To gain a better understanding about the impact of the module, we have attached a link to the system's thinking in STEAM survey and the results.
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