Details for CRS305 STEAMS 2: Spirituality, Technology, English, Arts, Mathematics, Science

This subject extends the learning in CRS301 STEAMS 1 and develops the concept of STEAMS as an integrative education
force that focuses on the primary years of school (Stages 2-3). Drawing on the concept of STEM education (which
combines the teaching of science, engineering, technology and maths) this subject adds the notion of spirituality.
Indeed, this subject views spirituality as an innate inquiry force common to all children. Teacher Education Students
(TES) engaged in this subject will understand STEAMS education as a creative design space for teachers that will
facilitate the development of integrated curricula in the primary years.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS305
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following is a prerequisite:

• EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Consider STEAMS as an integrated approach
   to learning and explain its implication for
   teaching.
2. Critically analyse and describe how students
   can use a STEAMS approach in an integrated
   classroom and how it can be authentically
   assessed.
3. Construct a STEAMS inquiry-based project,
   which emphasises the integration of the
   STEAMS components and the collaborative
   nature of project-based learning.

Subject Content

1. What is STEAMS and why is STEAMS important?
2. From STEM vs. STEAMS
3. Exploration the STEAMS Model
4. STEAMS as a personal and group discovery process
5. STEAMS: From product, demonstration, application to student innovation and presentation;
   creating divergent thinking and convergent solutions; skills, processes and knowledge.
6. Connecting STEAMS and Literacy
7. Visual Literacy
8. STEAMS and Universal Design Learning (UDL) and the pre-adolescent mindset
9. STEAMS and Embodying multiliteracy
10. STEAMS and Reciprocal Teaching:

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (intensive)
• E-learning (online/synchronous)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Minor Essay (30%)
2. Individual Presentation (30%)
3. Creative Project (40%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.