Research conducted by the University of Canberra STEM
Education Research Centre (SERC) in collaboration with tech giant Samsung has announced
some pretty interesting findings this week.
Investigating the effects of a practical approach to
mathematics education, the project found that integrating technology into
primary school teaching practice increased students’ spatial reasoning and
mathematical capability scores. In addition to this, it was also demonstrated
that the integration of technology devices into secondary school science
investigations improved student’s design-process thinking and inquiry-based
learning.
The findings were presented at the Parliament House earlier
this week in the presence of Craig Laundy, Assistant Minister for Industry
Innovation and Science, and are a clear demonstration of the contributions to
be made from industry participation in STEM research and education.
Education Minister, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham said
the collaboration between Samsung and the University of Canberra highlighted
how businesses and researchers could join forces to deliver real potential
benefits for Australians.
“The Turnbull Government is focused on ensuring all students
have the support they need to succeed and we encourage contributions like this
one from Samsung and the University of Canberra because they have the potential
to give young Australians even more opportunities,” Minister Birmingham said.
It’s clear that these partnerships have much to contribute
to the national effort to reform the science and mathematics curriculum.
Universities and industry need to continue the shift into this mindset and
increase efforts to form partnerships, so we can collaboratively reignite a
national interest in STEM education and fuel future productivity in the
economy.
Samsung’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Tess
Ariotti, says the findings hold significance not only for educators and policy
makers but also for the wider community.
“By bringing together the best of Samsung digital
technologies with proven creative design methods and world-leading science
research, Samsung has gained a better understanding of training that can
improve math performance and STEM education practices,” Tess said.
Professor Tom Lowrie, University of Canberra’s SERC
Director, said “the research has allowed us to open the door to opportunities
for action-based educational experiences and greater collaboration with educators
and the wider STEM industry.”
Tess Ariotti and Tom Lowrie are co-presenting at the
Future-Proofing STEM Industries summit, discussing the collaborative work being
done between Samsung and the University of Canberra and the potential for nationwide
STEM education reform with education-industry partnerships.
Join us at the event to hear from Tess and Tom, as well as
numerous other case studies from top industry and university speakers.
Written by: Beth Hampton
Beth came to Australia in late 2016. Having spent some time travelling through Southeast Asia and briefly living in Singapore – she was ready to embrace the lifestyle of a working Sydneysider!
Beth grew up in London, and completed her degree in Psychology at the University of York. She always dreamed of landing a job in the police, but figured it was worth swapping the handcuffs and late shifts for an exciting new city and a job full of fun and opportunity in a fantastic company like Akolade!
Beth loves cooking, playing the piano, terrible British soap operas, an ice-cold G&T and exploring new places.
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