Spatial Thinking G (11967.1)

The most significant and consistent predictor of entry into, retention in, and achievement within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) fields is spatial thinking. Spatial thinking includes a range of different, but related, skills that involve imagining the relations between and within objects. Importantly, spatial reasoning skills can be learned and improved, and these improvements support STEM learning. This subject identifies how spatial thinking and spatial tools can support STEM learning. Students develop their own spatialised pedagogies as well as improve their spatial thinking skills.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Develop advanced spatial reasoning skills;
2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of how and where spatial reasoning supports STEM learning;
3. Critically analyse existing STEM lessons for where spatial pedagogy could support learning for the needs of all learners; and
4. Develop spatialised pedagogy in authentic STEM educational contexts.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses to enrol in this unit:
EDC101 Graduate Certificate in STEM Education
EDC102 Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
EDC103 Graduate Certificate in Education
EDM102 Master of Education

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.