Connected Curriculum is led by Dr David Nutchey. David’s responsibility at Connected Curriculum is to lead the collaboration with other educators to develop and delivery innovative STEM curriculum.
David began his career as a software engineer for a large multi-national semiconductor manufacturer after completing his Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering qualification. In that role, he not only developed the technical skills and understanding necessary to develop complex software systems, but he also actively participated in the organisational activities associated with improving the company’s software development capability. It was in these ‘extra’ activities that David developed a passion for learning and for creating environments in which others could learn.
David returned to university to complete his Graduate Diploma in Education, before completing his PhD study in Education. In that study, his focus was on the modelling of knowledge and understanding in the domain of mathematics. This was done with a view to the development of improved software-based learning environments that better account for the processes by which learners come to understand this highly structured domain of knowledge.
David continues to develop theory and practice about the modelling of knowledge and understanding in the domain of mathematics and ensuing pedagogical practice. This work has been paralleled by other teaching and learning activities that span the disciplines of Science, Mathematics and engineering-based Design and Technology. David has a particular interest in the development of connected STEM curriculum and pedagogy for the middle years of education. David has taught courses to beginning and practicing teachers that equip them with current knowledge and skills in STEM curriculum and pedagogy, and similarly he has supervised Masters and PhD level students who have undertaken projects in related fields. David has also led various curriculum and pedagogy research and consultancy projects, both nationally and internationally, that have investigated aspects of STEM education in junior-secondary classrooms, with a particular focus upon the improving of Mathematics learning for students.
David founded Connected Curriculum in 2019 with the aim of supporting children and youth’s learning in STEM, both in school-based and out-of-school contexts. He does through the development of curriculum resources as well as supporting the professional development of teachers.
