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STEM Professional Learning for Australian Primary Teachers

  • Become a Primary
    STEM Leader

    Spark curiosity and inspire discovery in your primary classroom with Cool.org’s year-long STEM Professional Learning Pathway. Developed just for primary educators, this program will equip you with hands-on techniques and proven strategies to grow your STEM teaching skills—empowering you to become a bold innovator in early STEM education.

We’ve mapped out a staged pathway that will prepare you to integrate STEM education effectively, adapt to technological advancements and inspire students to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

How it works

LevelCategoryCourse
1FoundationIntroduction to Primary STEM
How to Teach Science More Effectively
2ProficiencyDigital Tech for STEM Classrooms
Inspire Young Scientists in the Primary Classroom
How to Teach Creative Thinking for STEM
3MasteryAdvocating for STEM
Save the World with STEM
4InnovationIntegrating STEM Through Project-Based Learning
Get Creative With STEM

Scaffolding your learning and development

StageZone of LearningBloom’s Taxonomy LevelDescription
1FoundationRememberingReflects a base level of knowledge and comprehension, establishing a solid groundwork.
Define, duplicate, list, memorise, repeat, state, classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognise, report, select, translate
Understanding
2ProficiencyApplyingHighlights the development of practical skills and the ability to break down information and apply it effectively.
Execute, implement, solve, use, demonstrate, interpret, operate, schedule, sketch, differentiate, organise, relate, compare, contrast, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test
Analysing
3MasteryEvaluatingSignifies advanced competence, where the ability to critically assess and make judgments is emphasized.
Appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, critique, weigh
Evaluating
4InnovationCreatingIndicates the highest level of proficiency, where the creation of new and original work demonstrates expert understanding and capability.
Design, assemble, construct, conjecture, develop, formulate, author, investigate
Creating

Creating Your Plan

Use the information on this page and the Cool.org planning document to assess your skills, set your goals, choose the courses that interest you and track your learnings across the stages.

Download plan.pdf

What is STEM?

STEM is an approach to learning that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM is incorporated into the Australian Curriculum in the following learning areas and general capabilities.

Continuous technological advancements are transforming how students learn, connect, and interact daily. Skills acquired through STEM education provide a strong foundation for their success in school and beyond. International research shows that 75% of the fastest-growing occupations now require STEM skills and knowledge. Therefore, it is crucial to equip young people with the skills necessary to thrive as successful and engaged citizens in our complex and dynamic society. (Source)

Why Become a STEM Innovator?

Strengthening your STEM teaching capabilities enhances educational outcomes and
Teaching these key STEM skills through hands-on real-world applications is crucial for preparing students for future careers and a rapidly changing world

Teaching STEM

The STEM Connections research project by ACARA found that STEM understanding, knowledge and skills are strengthened when connections between learning areas are emphasised and when learning areas combine to find authentic learning opportunities for students in answer to an identified problem or in the creation of a solution.

Foundation Zone

      Proficiency Zone

            Mastery Zone

                Innovation Zone

                    Can I log this PD with my State's teaching authority?

                    Yes! Our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as elective PD hours with your state's teaching regulatory authority. To do this, grab your certificates of completion from your personal dashboard once each individual course is complete.

                    How long will this take to complete?

                    This sequence is designed to be undertaken over the course of a year. 16 hours over 8 Professional learning courses.

                    Will I get proof of completion?

                    You will get a cool.org certificate of completion for each individual course you complete.You can access this certificate (and your course progress!) anytime via your personal dashboard. We also offer a certificate for those who reach the innovation level of this pathway. Please email us at info@cool.org

                    Is this course accredited?

                    This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours in the following states and territories:

                    Proficient Teacher - all states and territories (except NSW and ACT)

                    • 2.1 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
                    • 2.2 Organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching program
                    • 3.2 Plan and implement well-structured learning and teaching programs or lesson sequences that engage students and promote learning.
                    • 3.3 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
                    • 3.4 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.
                    • 6.1 Use the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and advice from colleagues to identify and plan professional learning needs.
                    • 6.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
                    • 6.4 Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified student learning needs.