STEM
“Pupils are thoroughly active participants in their learning, which includes substantial
levels of hands-on problem-solving”
from the earliest ages, are captivated by all aspects of STEM. One must-have is amazing teachers. You’ll find inspirational communicators who don’t just have a passion for science, but may come into teaching after careers as top-notch researchers and academics. Of course, it helps that our area is a centre for world-leading STEM expertise. Our schools, unsurprisingly, are adept at harnessing resources that are often, almost literally, on the doorstep. They’ll invite speakers engaged in cutting-edge research and ensure that science topics are linked to real-life situations. Pupils are thoroughly active participants in their learning, which includes substantial levels of hands-on problem-solving, either individually or in groups. Increasingly, lessons are designed to guarantee that STEM subjects touch on issues that matter to pupils – something that helps them become more interested and engaged in their learning. They might learn about acids and alkalis by researching the best indigestion medicine, investigate electromagnets by way of bullet trains, or even identify blood types to understand why getting this right matters so much when it comes to blood transfusions or transplants.
CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION GUIDE 29
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