Exploring the World of STEM

This topical course gives teachers a deeper understanding of STEM and the benefits to be had from teaching it in the classroom. You can expect to build your knowledge of the pedagogical approaches and teaching strategies that align with teaching STEM, and gain a toolkit of activities and lesson ideas you can use in stage 2 or 3 classrooms.

  NESA Accredited

  • Targeted to

    All Educators

  • 1.5 Hours

    Course Duration

  • Standards

    3.3

  • Star rating

    New course

NESA accredited

Completing Exploring the World of STEM will contribute 1.5 hours of NSW
Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of
Use teaching strategies addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 3.3.2 from the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

About this course

Join experienced educator and technology lover, Catherine Newington in this deep dive on the world of STEM. Packed full of insights and actionable examples from her 10+ years in the classroom, Catherine has designed this course to appeal to teachers of all kinds. As well as boosting your understanding of STEM, you will walk away with teaching strategies to bring elements of STEM into any classroom.


You will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of what STEM is and the benefits of STEM in promoting problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking skills 
  • Build knowledge of the pedagogical approaches and teaching strategies that align with the teaching of STEM 
  • Learn how Maths, Science, Technology and Engineering concepts can be connected in creating authentic and meaningful learning experiences to solve real-world problems 
  • Gain ideas for STEM activities that can be used in a Stage 2 or Stage 3 classroom that could be incorporated into a larger learning sequence 

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Catherine Newington

Former Educator
ICT Educators' Specialist @ ACS
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About the presenter

Catherine Newington is a Victoria-based former educator and ICT Educators’ Specialist with ACS (the Australian Computer Society). In her role she leads a program supporting the implimentation of the Digital Technologies Curriculum in schools across Australia. Catherine is an expert at creating lesson plans and classroom resources that promote a greater understanding of STEM.