ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors explore the outcomes of a primary teacher professional development programme focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship that included a maker faire as a key component of the programme. They describe the process that the academics undertook to develop the programme and also explore the role of the Maker Faire in student learning by showcasing the range of projects and activities that students shared and participated in. A maker faire is a physical space in a bounded time, where makers can share their projects with ‘people of all ages and of various careers and hobbies gather to showcase work and learn from one another’. There are significant outcomes for students participating in the STEM challenges at a Maker Faire. The golf courses were then used in the Maker Faire for other students to play and to incidentally learn about angles, force and measurement.
