STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—and the STEM approach to teaching and learning has been a hot topic in education for a number of years. Integrating the content and skills of science, technology, engineering, and math begins as early as preschool, launching students on a pathway of learning that focuses on logical reasoning, critical thinking, collaboration, and investigation. The goal of STEM education is to prepare students for post-secondary study and the 21st-century global workforce.
Curriculum and Instruction
The focus of our STEM curriculum is to give students a comprehensive and rigorous science, math, and engineering education to prepare them for college and future careers in these areas. We do this using a project-based, technology-focused curriculum that allows students to develop their critical thinking skills through scientific experiments and solving real-world problems. There is also a focus on collaborative group-work, communicating your ideas verbally, in writing, and through technology, and creativity and innovation.
Student achievement is accomplished through innovative, powerful project-based teaching and learning of the standards-based integrated curriculum in a safe and caring learning community. Students are empowered to manage their learning through the use of technology tools. Work-based learning opportunities such as job-shadowing and internships provide meaningful learning experiences that validate the STEM program. Innovative instructional strategies are personalized and differentiated based on the learning styles of the student. Students learn to manage resources, such as people, time, and materials. After acquiring knowledge, students are assessed using multiple measures which help guide staff in supporting student achievement. Standards-aligned research-based instructional strategies are the focal point of our program professional development activities.
One of our many goals is to prepare students to compete globally in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We stress the components of our STEM program through the implementation of Project-Based Learning. Project-Based Learning is a wonderful way for students to get engaged in hands-on, active learning. Each term, students research a STEM-focused topic and complete various activities based upon what they have learned. We have found Project-Based Learning to be a substitute to paper-based, memorization, teacher-led classrooms. Through Project-Based Learning, students develop a greater depth of understanding, improved communication, social skills, increased creativity and improved leadership skills.
Curriculum and Instruction
The focus of our STEM curriculum is to give students a comprehensive and rigorous science, math, and engineering education to prepare them for college and future careers in these areas. We do this using a project-based, technology-focused curriculum that allows students to develop their critical thinking skills through scientific experiments and solving real-world problems. There is also a focus on collaborative group-work, communicating your ideas verbally, in writing, and through technology, and creativity and innovation.
Student achievement is accomplished through innovative, powerful project-based teaching and learning of the standards-based integrated curriculum in a safe and caring learning community. Students are empowered to manage their learning through the use of technology tools. Work-based learning opportunities such as job-shadowing and internships provide meaningful learning experiences that validate the STEM program. Innovative instructional strategies are personalized and differentiated based on the learning styles of the student. Students learn to manage resources, such as people, time, and materials. After acquiring knowledge, students are assessed using multiple measures which help guide staff in supporting student achievement. Standards-aligned research-based instructional strategies are the focal point of our program professional development activities.
One of our many goals is to prepare students to compete globally in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We stress the components of our STEM program through the implementation of Project-Based Learning. Project-Based Learning is a wonderful way for students to get engaged in hands-on, active learning. Each term, students research a STEM-focused topic and complete various activities based upon what they have learned. We have found Project-Based Learning to be a substitute to paper-based, memorization, teacher-led classrooms. Through Project-Based Learning, students develop a greater depth of understanding, improved communication, social skills, increased creativity and improved leadership skills.