What is STEM Education? New
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.
What separates STEM from the traditional science and math education is the blended learning environment and showing students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. It teaches students computational thinking and focuses on the real world applications of problem solving. As mentioned before, STEM education begins while students are very young.
What separates STEM from the traditional Science and Math Education?
Is the blended learning environment and showing students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. It teaches students computational thinking and focuses on the real world applications of problem solving. As mentioned before, STEM education begins while students are very young.
- Elementary school— STEM education focuses on the introductory level STEM courses, as well as awareness of the STEM fields and occupations. This initial step provides standards-based structured inquiry-based and real world problem-based learning, connecting all four of the STEM subjects. The goal is to pique students’ interest into them wanting to pursue the courses, not because they have to. There is also an emphasis placed on bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM learning opportunities.
- Middle school— At this stage, the courses become more rigorous and challenging. Student awareness of STEM fields and occupations is still pursued, as well as the academic requirements of such fields. Student exploration of STEM related careers begins at this level, particularly for underrepresented populations.
- High school— The program of study focuses on the application of the subjects in a challenging and rigorous manner. Courses and pathways are now available in STEM fields and occupations, as well as preparation for post-secondary education and employment. More emphasis is placed on bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM opportunities.
STEM – Science Technology Engineering Math
Reference link:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/green-strides/stem.html
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources
What is STEM Education?
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications. Though the United States has historically been a leader in these fields, fewer students have been focusing on these topics recently. According to the U.S. Department of Education, only 16 percent of high school students are interested in a STEM career and have proven a proficiency in mathematics. Currently, nearly 28 percent of high school freshmen declare an interest in a STEM-related field, a department website says, but 57 percent of these students will lose interest by the time they graduate from high school.
The importance of STEM education
All of this effort is to meet a need. According to a report by the website STEMconnector.org, by 2018, projections estimate the need for 8.65 million workers in STEM-related jobs. The manufacturing sector faces an alarmingly large shortage of employees with the necessary skills — nearly 600,000. The field of cloud computing alone will have created 1.7 million jobs between 2011 and 2015, according to the report. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2018, the bulk of STEM careers will be:
- Computing – 71 percent
- Traditional Engineering – 16 percent
- Physical sciences – 7 percent
- Life sciences – 4 percent
- Mathematics – 2 percent
Blended learning in schools
What separates STEM from the traditional science and math education is the blended learning environment and showing students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. It teaches students computational thinking and focuses on the real world applications of problem solving. As mentioned before, STEM education begins while students are very young.
- Elementary school— STEM education focuses on the introductory level STEM courses, as well as awareness of the STEM fields and occupations. This initial step provides standards-based structured inquiry-based and real world problem-based learning, connecting all four of the STEM The goal is to pique students’ interest into them wanting to pursue the courses, not because they have to. There is also an emphasis placed on bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM learning opportunities.
- Middle school— At this stage, the courses become more rigorous and challenging. Student awareness of STEM fields and occupations is still pursued, as well as the academic requirements of such fields. Student exploration of STEM related careers begins at this level, particularly for underrepresented populations.
- High school— the program of study focuses on the application of the subjects in a challenging and rigorous manner. Courses and pathways are now available in STEM fields and occupations, as well as preparation for post-secondary education and employment. More emphasis is placed on bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM opportunities.
Two Career Cluster Pathways in STEM for academic’s & professional:
- Engineering and Technology
- Science and Mathematics
STEM education referential documents for students:
http://www.stemedthailand.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/STEM-Education-is-here-to-stay.pdf
Latest International STEM conference in 2019 for reference:
http://engineeryourworld.org/2018/11/13/2019-texas-stem-conference/
COURSE DETAILS
STEM Learning Benefits
- STEM Camp Provides a Fun, accessible way for children to explore their sense of wonder through structured, hands-o n experiences and learning opportunities.
- Children collaborate with each other to explore and solve problems creativity and ingenuity.
- Give your children the opportunity to be amazed by the world of STEM.
- STEM Camp is a convenient, enjoyable day camp option for parents who want their kids engaged
What are we trying to achieve?
Our current Indian education system has adapted less as compared to the fast changes in the global education arena. Indian education system is very specific to age groups, focuses more on text book learning and function on pre built versions of limited experiential learning. Education here is primarily seen as a mechanism to reach to the end goal, i.e. crafting a career & getting a job. This is more so due to lack of a holistic STEM curriculum which focuses on development through learning & fun. This is the gap that STEM Summer Camp tries to fill-in by enhancing STEM learning.
ACTIVITIES
Science & Robotics classes, Academic enrichment, aeromodelling, aerospace, conceptual science, early science & technology, electronics, engineering, maths experiments, mechatronics, model making, robot making, science experiments, science models, science projects, science shows, stem, analytical thinking, brain development, brain games, creative thinking, logical intelligence, logical thinking, memory boosters, memory enhancement, mind map, multiple intelligence, study techniques.
WHY SEND YOUR CHILD TO STEM SUMMER CAMP
As a parent you value fun, engaging learning experiences and want to encourage your children to develop their interests and intellect and explore their sense of wonder.
- STEM Summer Camp Provides a Fun, accessible way for children to explore their sense of wonder through structured, hands-on experiences and learning opportunities.
- Children collaborate with each other to explore and solve problems creativity and ingenuity.
- Give your children the opportunity to be amazed by the world of STEM.
- STEM Summer Camp is a convenient, enjoyable day camp option for parents who want their kids engaged
In-School Programs
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Through a series of conceptual hands-on lessons,
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Teachers will guide students as they learn important STEM content and investigative skills.
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Each unit design fosters cooperative learning and critical thinking.
Indian Stem League (ISL)
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Students get access to participate in national / international forums & competitions.
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They get the opportunity to get noticed on an international platform.
Events
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Steam Summer Camp offers interactive STEM events in India.
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which focuses on STEM shows for kids and grown-ups alike.
Vacation Camps
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What did you do on your vacation? When asked so,
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your answer in the next season could be: "I worked on a new technology”.
CAREERS…!
You are passionate to work in an educational start up, energetic, prefer agile environments? You are your own biggest critic and motivator? From business development to marketing to creating curriculum to a background in information technology. You got skills, we know where to put it to the right use.
Steam Summer Camp is your baby, so build it the way you think it should be built along with us. Needless to say, we are looking for self-reliant go-getters to chart out their own niche for STEM Champ.