EDF3035 · Monash University
Investigating our world: Science, technology, environment, arts and mathematics (STEAM)
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Education
What it covers
This unit focuses on how young children develop understandings in science, technology, arts, environment and mathematics (STEAM) in a variety of cultural contexts. You will research everyday environments at home and in the community to develop an understanding of a range of key theories and pedagogies for in everyday practices. The teaching of these areas is examined from a range of theoretical perspectives and in relation to relevant regional/national curricula. Attention is paid to learning across the institutional contexts of home, early childhood setting and classrooms and you are expected to research and conceptualise both pedagogies and programs in ways that promote and meaningfully engage young children's learning of STEAM.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Class presentation on STEAM and sustainability teaching and learning (2000 words or equivalent) | Presentation | 50% |
| Engagement learning exercises (800 words or equivalent) | Exercise | 20% |
| Curriculum poster on STEAM and sustainability concepts (1200 words or equivalent) | Artefact | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 | Singapore | Block-off |