Success in a changing world requires students to have the skills to participate in a knowledge-based economy. That’s why we are focusing on engaging young Queenslanders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). A building block to this future is the literacy of coding which has become the new literacy and a ‘must have’ for every student.
Key highlights to be progressed include:
- fast-tracking the Digital Technologies curriculum including coding and robotics
- establishing STEM virtual academies, including a specialist coding academy
- incubating the next generation of IT entrepreneurs.
To learn more about our exciting initiatives and what we have delivered, view the
Advancing education action plan (PDF, 2.2MB) and the
Advancing education 2020 report card (PDF, 2.8MB) or
download the accessible version (DOCX, 109KB).
Our progress
We have made significant progress and built strong foundations for ongoing success by delivering:
- *Fast-tracking the Digital Technologies curriculum in state schools from 2016
- *Developing virtual STEM academies to delivery programs for the best and brightest in Years 5 to 9
- Promoting the participation and high achievement in STEM for girls through initiatives like the STEM Girl Power Camp
- *Target under-represented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, to improve participation and achievement in STEM
- Improving teacher readiness in STEM through enhancing teacher preparation
- Supporting teachers and principals through professional development, scholarships and mentoring by STEM champions
- *Improving access to technology for learning through better broadband connectivity for state schools
- Extending partnerships with industry, universities and researchers to connect students and schools with cutting edge innovation
- Establishing a Queensland Coding Academy to provide learning opportunities for students and teachers
- Supporting the teaching of digital technologies, coding and robotics through the provision of high quality and innovative curriculum resources
- Developing the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow through opportunities to work with industry to shape their ideas and business plans
Key: * Aligns to relevant 2017 election commitments and Minister's Charter Letter commitments.
Ideas into action
Students engaged in STEM
Our Schools of the future strategy to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Queensland state schools includes building teacher capability to transform STEM teaching and engage more students.
Our plan for STEM in Queensland state schools will:
- lift participation of students including girls and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- give every state school access to a specialist STEM teacher
- ensure every state school offers the Digital Technologies curriculum, including coding and robotics.
To learn more about our plan for STEM in Queensland state schools, view the
STEM animation and download the
Schools of the future STEM strategy (PDF, 756KB).
To learn more about coding and robotics, view the
#codingcounts animation and
supporting plan (PDF, 579KB).