STEM MINI COURSE
Heard the buzz about STEM and not sure what it means for you, or if you are doing "enough"?
"The STEM mini course was a great way to keep me engaged during isolation and has given me some new ideas as well as acknowledging the things we are already doing well. Quick and easy to follow. "
Jackie
Educator
ABOUT THE COURSE
This mini course has been designed to support educators to see behind the "buzz word" that is STEM, and to explore how STEM learning is occurring every single day through play!
The course is broken up into four lessons and the following is covered:
Welcome
Lesson 1 - What is STEM, why is it important, and how do we support this type of learning?
Lesson 2 - Thinking about STEM - Indoor Environment
Lesson 3 - Thinking about STEM - Outdoor Environment
Lesson 4 - Documenting STEM
Reflection/Assessment
What will I learn from the STEM mini course?
Our mini courses are designed to be inspiring and practical - connecting theory, ideas and inspiration with strategies and actionable steps that will enhance your practice in your work with children.
Confidence in your practice
Deepen your understanding of STEM and gain confidence in your ability to plan for, observe and document STEM learning, while also recognising that this type of learning occurs every day in children's play!
Recommended Resources
Gather ideas and inspiration for providing engaging environments that facilitate STEM learning and learn how YOU as the educator are a valuable resource in children's play and learning!
Language & Links to Support in Documentation
One of the key aspects of our role as educators is making learning visible. Learn how to "Bring STEM to Life" and share it with children, families and other educators.
The Debrief Package
With the Debrief Package services can now register multiple educators for a mini course, and book in a follow up live zoom session for a few weeks later with one of our trainers to reflect on the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inspired EC mini courses are suited to anyone working in the early education and care sector. This mini course is designed to support anyone working with children in long day care, preschools, family day care, OSHC and schools. Inspired EC will guide you to consider your unique context, engage in research and reflective practice, and evolve to meet the needs of the children, families and communities in which you work.
In addition to previously working as educators, nominated supervisors and educational leaders, we currently are the approved providers for Inspired Family Day Care - a service that we started due to demand for nature based, risk friendly and community focused family day care.
This current, practical experience sets us apart - we understand where you are at... because we are right there with you!
We suggest that the mini course is the equivalent of 1hr of face to face learning, however we recognise that all learners are different. There is content within the course that may take additional time.
Upon completion of your registration, you will receive an email confirmation including details of your login information.
You will have immediate access to the course, to complete in your own time. The course may include written content, images, videos, article links, ideas and inspiration.
All participants will complete a reflective assessment which is personally responded to by one of our course facilitators before you receive your certificate. Once this reflection has been completed we advise you will receive your certificate of completion within 3-5 business days.
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Are you ready to register?
If you're sitting there now thinking.... YES, YES, YES! (and why wouldn't you be?) You can register for the mini course right now!
"The course content was a great starting point for the world of STEM play. Thank you!"
