Promoting Positive Attitudes towards STEM
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Many students lose interest in the
science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics subjects from an early
age, only 30% of students in Egypt
choose to pursue STEM studies in High
School, leading to an even lower
percentage of students pursuing STEM
at the university level.
Raising STEM Literate Citizens
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As defined by National Research
Council (2011), STEM Literacy is "the knowledge and understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts
and processes required for personal
decision making, participation in civic
and cultural affairs, and economic
productivity for all students'.
Preparing for Future Job Market
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According to a report by the World
Economic Forum (2016), 65% of students who are attending primary school this year will be employed in totaly new types of jobs that don't
exist yet. it IS not realistic to prepare
students for certain types of jobs that
may or may not be there in the near
future.
Adopt
a Project-based Learning approach
Student's learning experience should be
structured around projects where they
workf towards an end goal or; applicatior
ina real context which requires them tc
learn and utilize knowledge from two or
more STEM disciplines.
Nurture
21st Century skills
By putting the students in situations
where they are encouraged to solve
problems creatively, think critically,
communicate their ideas effectively, in
addition to working collaboratively in a
team.
Utilize
Novel Technological Tools and platforms
Such tools take the knowledge and
skills which were once an expert
territory (such as programming, a
robotics, and artificial intelligence) and
make them accessible to young
students, bringing educational value to
the classroom.
Implement
an inclusive Program
in contrast to selective STEM education programs (which
have
admissions
criteria), an inclusive program would
serve a broader and diverse population
of students. opening a safe space for
exploring interests and promoting positive perceptions towards STEM.
