Malcolm Clarke | Reflective Profile

PŪRAU | STEM | Digital Technologies

www.malcolmclarke.nz

Introduction

"All I really do is Google any royalty free or open source resources and package up what I find into a Google Slide..."

The above quote reflects on my approach to developing ideas for lessons I want to teach in my classes. As a PŪRAU/STEM and Digital Technologies teacher, this allows me the freedom to develop my lessons in an organic and iterative way. By adapting my pedagogy, I’ve been able to experiment with new ideas in STEM while continuing to use established methods involving coding, electronics, and robotics.

It can be challenging to succinctly define what I do within my lessons. I am using this reflective profile to provide a detailed look at how I have built and implemented a Digital Technologies programme which has developed into PŪRAU/STEM, while also celebrating the accomplishments and progress I have made over the last few years.