This theme foregrounds the potential and challenges associated with disciplinary and interdisciplinary reasoning and learning, acknowledging the critical role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in educating for sustainable, equitable environmental, societal and work futures.
STEM education programs
Research in this theme is strongly grounded in the practices of educators, institutions and systems, and committed to innovative interdisciplinary pedagogies, transformative curricular practices, teacher identities and professional learning, and school and system change. Our research focus extends from early childhood to adult learning settings. Associated with an ethically informed futures focus our research seeks to develop capabilities such as critical and creative reasoning, modelling and design associated with contemporary STEM practices, student agency and citizenship, and equity in relation to STEM participation.
Teachers and teaching: Teacher learning and practice, leading school and system change.
- Researching with teachers
- Researching the out-of-field phenomenon
- Links with the profession.
Innovative, contemporary curriculum: Policy, practice, and partnerships
- School partnerships
- Sustainability and climate change education
- Exploring interdisciplinarity
Justice and equity: Decolonising practices, gender equity
- Gender and STEM
- Decolonising practices
- Low SES partnerships
Learners and learning: Critical and creative reasoning and learning, modelling
- Learning for the future
- Language and learning
Methodological innovation
- Contemporary approaches to research in STEM
Related links
The Mathematics, Science, Environmental and Technology Education (MSET-Ed) Research Group operates within a strong and vibrant educational research culture at Deakin, aligned with the Centre for Research for Educational Impact (REDI).
MSET-Ed group REDI research project websites:
REDI members researching this theme
Partnership opportunities
To discuss how we can design a Deakin REDI educational program or research partnership for your organisation, contact:
Head of School (Education)
Professor Damian Blake
Phone: +61 3 5227 1440
