Inquiry-based Learning Educators Workshop – Nhulunbuy

Starting in STEM is a free workshop designed to equip educators with the confidence, frameworks, and practical tools to build inquiry-based learning experiences for their students, grounded in local context.  

Through the lens of the design thinking process, participants will explore how to plan and create contextualised, project-based inquiries that spark empathy, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation, through connecting directly to their school and community. The workshop will also support educators to develop strategies for explicitly teaching learner dispositions, STEM content and skills, and adapting inquiry-based learning to meet the needs of their students. 

Specifically developed to add value to existing programs, themes, and learning units, this workshop will give you the skills to create curriculum-linked, scaffolded projects based on existing programs (including Learning on Country). Educators will gain confidence in designing and delivering inquiry-based projects in their classroom, with practical tools and resources for curriculum alignment, linking to literacy, brainstorming, and prototyping.  

Teachers will gain practical strategies to:

• build student confidence through hands-on, inquiry-based learning
• support diverse learners using low-tech, accessible approaches
• access practical resources and tools to engage students in hands-on projects
• design projects that reflect local strengths, culture and priorities.