STEM
As technology is increasingly woven into every aspect of pupils’ lives, schools need to make those links explicit and relevant, ensuring that the content of STEM lessons keeps pace with the world that pupils live in. That means looking not just at what is taught in STEM lessons, but how. Schools stress that, in an increasingly complex and tech-driven world, good STEM teaching also needs to focus on transferable skills: logical reasoning, analytical thinking
and problem-solving. There is an emphasis on real-world ways of working that help pupils to develop the adaptability, creativity and interpersonal skills they will need for their future careers. Dynamic though this approach is, it’s not without its pressures. Schools are expected to keep abreast of the ever-changing frontiers of tech innovation and adapt accordingly – while ensuring that pupils are still thoroughly prepared for their exams.
This is particularly demanding when the pace of change is so fast that what’s current today might be out of date tomorrow. Fortunately, schools in our area are tireless in their efforts to ensure that every child with an interest in STEM has endless opportunities to develop it. Teaching methods make STEM learning fun, relevant, engaging
and, of course, productive in terms of learning outcomes.
Classroom approaches range from the cutting edge to the old school.
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