Delivered by the Deakin University School of Education, this program is designed to build teacher capability in the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related subjects in secondary schools.The program concluded in Becember 2017.
For more information see Building STEM capability in Geelong region schools
10 partner secondary schools from the Geelong region
30 STEM teachers and around 2000 students from Years 7 & 8 over 2015 – 2017
Rich professional learning program of STEM teaching practices delivered by Deakin University STEM education experts
STEM Education Conference hosted by Deakin and Skilling the Bay held in October 2016 attracting local, national and international interest
Establishment of a Secondary STEM Teachers’ Network in collaboration with BioLAB
100% teachers from the STEM Program reported significant improvement in their knowledge and teaching of STEM education
87.5% of students from partner schools reported improved awareness of the importance of STEM for future education and employment
The STEM Education Conference was a major highlight. Leading STEM educators from universities in Britain and the USA provided delegates with deep insights into the challenges inherent in improving STEM teaching capability in schools.
Several STEM program partner schools showcased their STEM teaching practices with delegates via school tours on the final day of the conference. The impetus generated by the STEM Education Conference has embedded the aspiration of educators for the Geelong region to become a ‘lighthouse’ for STEM education in Victoria and beyond. The conference will be hosted by Deakin biennially with the next one scheduled for November 2018.