STEM

STEM

Thinking/Wonderings

STEM is a great way to promote collaboration and teamwork. How do we teach this effectively?

How do we keep STEM momentum going after completing one task?

How can we encourage teachers to embrace the STEM model of teaching and thinking?

So many materials and storage needed for STEM. Where do we keep it?

What is an effective way to assess student in STEM tasks?

What about STEAM? The Arts?

Can anyone teach STEM?

Will students see the connection of STEM and their daily lives?

Findings

empowering students through exploration and problem solving

transforms student thinking

STEM helps develop perserverent problem solving

embraces - collaboration, communication, research, problem solving, critical thinking and creativity

focuses on developing igh level thinking skills

Teachers will need to make connections explicit

Tech and Engineering taught in isolation

Little emphasis placed on Technology and Engineering in schools