Primary STEM, Design and Innovation
Authentically embedding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines in the Primary program maximises student passion and creativity, facilitating real-world skills in an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary framework.
By shifting the focus to a stronger emphasis on learning and applying scientific skills, design thinking and digital and design technology production skills, students create, innovate and explore through real-world contexts.
Our Primary STEM discipline areas include:- Science
- Technology
- Robotics
- Coding
- Design Thinking/Process
- Engineering
- Mathematics
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Design and Innovation
With an emphasis on design thinking, students are focused on finding solutions to real-world problems while developing capabilities such as critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and communication.
The design process utilised by students encourages them to:
- investigate a problem
- ideate by coming up with different solutions
- implement the best idea
- improve on their design.
By embedding a design thinking process through our units of inquiry we have noticed many benefits to student learning. These benefits include understanding the value of collaboration and feedback, viewing setbacks and failures as valuable learning moments and developing stamina and resilience. Learning through real-world contexts with a focus on finding solutions has equipped our students with the essential skills, mindsets and dispositions that will help them to thrive now and into the future.
