Project-Based learning opportunities expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) while helping develop an interest in future careers.
It is an educator’s duty to help shape and ready the minds of our younger population to prepare them for success in the real world. Without critical thinking and hands-on problem solving engrained in their education, success can be a far reach for them. When considering your school’s curriculum, you should strongly consider taking advantage of all the benefits of a STEM program.
Here’s why your students should be STEM-educated:
Regardless of career path, they will be prepared
While STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, that doesn’t mean that students won’t succeed in a career outside of those fields. The foundation of STEM and the innovative labs that it is taught in, is the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills in a hands-on learning environment. Students learn key factors throughout the curriculum that they can apply to real world problems, to not shy away from a challenge, to be creative, work well with a team, and to push themselves to reach their goals. With a STEM education, they will be prepared to take on the world.
STEM programs get students excited to learn
When it comes to styles of teaching, lecturing and producing presentations that require little to no interaction from students, can open the door to distraction, a lack of motivation, and a negative outlook on learning. When students are able to work with their hands, work out loud with each other, observe a teacher completing a task and try to replicate it, they are able to interact and communicate, making learning far more exciting. They’ll come to school ready to learn and face challenges, with the drive to achieve their goals each day.
STEM is current and adaptable
With how much the world is evolving each day, it’s important to provide an education for your students that goes along with it. Many curriculums are based on events or formulas that were formed years ago that can be solved in a matter of seconds with a calculator, and they rarely change over time. When it comes to STEM, students are learning what is going on with the world currently, they are up to date on new technology, they learn how to use the newest engineering software, and they find new ways to solve problems. This motivates students to think critically and to learn to adapt to new situations, and to be confident in their knowledge and experience.
To learn more about innovation labs and STEM-solutions, contact IDIYA Labs today!