This year your child will learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics). This has been identified as a DECD a priority to enrich your child’s learning in the areas of Science, Mathematics by using a range of Technologies and creating a variety of engineering prototypes. Students in the class will be challenged and engaged to develop Critical Thinking skills to becoming real-world problem solvers. Students will use their prior knowledge of the curriculum subjects and apply their skills in innovative ways using collaboration, problem-solving and interdisciplinary thinking.
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The strategy has 3 main areas of action: |
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> Build expertise in STEM learning across all years of public education |
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> Engage students at all year levels in STEM education |
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> Develop systemic excellence in STEM education. |
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The STEM approach to teaching and learning gives students the opportunity to work on challenging problems and projects through hands-on practical activities that help learners: |
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> Experiment |
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> Use various technologies |
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> Test ideas |
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> Make and create innovative solutions to real, complex problems through the Engineering Design Process. |
