Building sustainable education in science, mathematics and ICT education in Western Australia

Sue Trinidad, Tania Broadley

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Abstract

This paper describes three case studies that were part of the Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics (ASISTM) project supported by the Australian Government to foster innovation in schools and develop the innovative capacities of students, by promoting teaching that engages students in science, mathematics and technology. Data were collected and analysed to demonstrate the effects that such projects have on student and teachers in the city, regional and remote Western Australia. Building sustainable educational solutions in science, mathematics and technology is a critical part of ASISTM project initiatives and need to be supported. The ASISTM project model provides a support mechanism to encourage schools to develop collaborative partnerships with other educational institutions, organisations and the wider community to bring ‘real life’ learning into the classroom. It also has the opportunity to promote the teaching profession to school students and Teacher Associates who work on these projects.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovation for Equity in Rural Education Symposium Proceedings
EditorsTerry Lyons, Joon-Yul Choi, Greg McPhan
Place of PublicationAustralia
PublisherUniversity of New England
Pages245-253
ISBN (Print)9781921208362
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventFirst International Symposium For Innovation in Rural Education: Innovation for Equity in Rural Education - University of New England, Armidale, Australia
Duration: 11 Feb 200914 Feb 2009

Conference

ConferenceFirst International Symposium For Innovation in Rural Education
Abbreviated titleISFIRE 2009
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityArmidale
Period11/02/0914/02/09

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