Bluepoint State High School was substantially funded to explore new tech- nologies and environments to engage students in higher level mathematics and science. As Walsh (2007) has argued, strategic planning was essential and manifested through dynamic leadership within the school and a responsive industry partner. A close relationship among the mathematics teachers, sci- ence teachers, industry experts and community facility managers provided a rich context to develop and apply the pedagogical approaches supported by contemporary educational theory, namely student-centred, constructivist and inquiry-based learning. This did not happen without a unified sense of pur- pose focused on enhancing engagement in STEM. As Bailey (1994) argued, this coalition of interests from a range of stakeholders was foundational to the sustainability of this partnership. The flow-on effect was significant as the science and mathematics teachers developed their expertise, which they shared with colleagues through professional development initiatives and conference presentations. Dissemination of quality teaching is aligned with achieving the highest standards of professional excellence. The enhanced expertise and professionalism lifted expectations on Bluepoint students to achieve success in STEM. The industry and community partners benefited through exposure of their products (e.g., data loggers) and facilities (e.g. Fantasy World) and the capacity to draw on their experience with Bluepoint to advance their commercial interests.
Bluepoint State High School was substantially funded to explore new tech- nologies and environments to engage students in higher level mathematics and science. As Walsh (2007) has argued, strategic planning was essential and manifested through dynamic leadership within the school and a responsive industry partner. A close relationship among the mathematics teachers, sci- ence teachers, industry experts and community facility managers provided a rich context to develop and apply the pedagogical approaches supported by contemporary educational theory, namely student-centred, constructivist and inquiry-based learning. This did not happen without a unified sense of pur- pose focused on enhancing engagement in STEM. As Bailey (1994) argued, this coalition of interests from a range of stakeholders was foundational to the sustainability of this partnership. The flow-on effect was significant as the science and mathematics teachers developed their expertise, which they shared with colleagues through professional development initiatives and conference presentations. Dissemination of quality teaching is aligned with achieving the highest standards of professional excellence. The enhanced expertise and professionalism lifted expectations on Bluepoint students to achieve success in STEM. The industry and community partners benefited through exposure of their products (e.g., data loggers) and facilities (e.g. Fantasy World) and the capacity to draw on their experience with Bluepoint to advance their commercial interests.
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