STEM
Ahead of the curve
Keeping STEM subjects relevant to the current generation in a fast-paced world is a challenge that’s being fully accepted by our schools T echnology is evolving at an almost unimaginable rate. Much like the White Queen in Through the Looking-Glass ,
get pupils excited about STEM subjects. Not that they need much convincing, if the popularity of STEM subjects post-16 is anything to go by, with maths, psychology, biology and chemistry heading the A-level leader table, and physics not far behind. Rapid growth within STEM industries, innovation and technologies is also leading to increased pressure from industry and the government to ensure a future-proofed workforce. While pupils’ underlying interest in STEM subjects is strong, it’s also essential that they can see how what they are learning relates to the wider picture, including challenges such as sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI).
it feels totally natural to believe in up to six impossible science- related things before breakfast, if not more. Where STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) are concerned, almost anything you might imagine, however far-fetched, could be well on its way to becoming a reality in a lab near you – the brainchild of one of our area’s fantastically gifted whiz kids. And, as that rate of innovation continues to accelerate, schools are becoming increasingly creative in the way they introduce, teach and
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