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Supporting the teaching and uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). How can engineers contribute to this, working with the National Science Learning Centre and National STEM Centre?Slide2
Overview of STEM education environment and support available to schools National Science Learning Centre, Project ENTHUSE, the Network of Science Learning Centres & Partnerships, and the National STEM Centre How can IMechE volunteers support?Next steps
AgendaSlide3
STEM education, support
available to schools
STEM regarded as key to rebalancing economy and securing long-term economic growth
STEM is an international issue – UK leading the way in providing an infrastructure of support;
National Science Learning Centre, and network of regional Science Learning Centres & Partnerships;
National STEM Centre;
STEM Ambassadors; CREST Awards
Big Bang Fair/National Science & Engineering Week;
Primary Engineer, Engineering Education SchemeSlide4
National Science Learning CentreLeading provider in subject-specific CPD in science and other closely related subjectsProject ENTHUSESupporting teachers’ participation in CPD, in partnership with DfE
, Wellcome
Trust, BP, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, IMechE
National STEM Centre
Online and physical librarySlide5
The National Science Learning Centre provides Engineering and Technology CPD that:Enhances the ‘real world’ knowledge of teachersProvides an industrial context for the curriculumInspires pupils by providing them with teachers who can deliver a more relevant and exciting curriculum.Slide6
What is outstanding subject specific CPD?Updates, and develop further, teacher subject knowledge, understanding of STEM careers, and ‘where STEM can lead’ for young people.Reinvigorate and enthuse teachers – often reigniting a passion for the subjectSupport excellent STEM teaching across all phases, primary, secondary and post-16Slide7
What is outstanding subject specific CPD?Ultimately:better outcomes for young peoplemore students achieving better in STEMSlide8
What prevents teachers from receiving outstanding CPD?The financial cost of leaving the classroomThe support from leadership within schoolPerceived relevance of CPD to subjectExam and time pressures
Schools’ over reliance on internal CPDSlide9
How can IMechE volunteers support?We want to use the IMechE’s support of Project ENTHUSE to develop new ways of utilising the skills and expertise of engineers, to add real value to teachers’ professional development experiences in STEM, so benefitting the young people they teach.
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Opportunities to engage Teacher Industrial Partners’ SchemeGuest presenters on coursesWorkplace tours / Inspirational CPD venues
Case studies of existing industrial links
Resources (Videos, interviews, posters,
etc)
Hosting webinars
Careers events for students
What ideas do you have? Slide11
How can IMechE volunteers support?How might this differ from previous volunteer activity?How might outcomes and expectations be different?What would you need from us to help you?
How could it benefit you? Slide12
Next StepsFurther develop actions plans for Science Learning Centres, National STEM Centre and other STEM
support
Create community group
– E.g. on National STEM Centre website – to share plans and further
ideas
Post specific
opportunities on community group regularly.
Communicate
successes and forward plans regularly via community group. Slide13
Progress is being made…
But more needs to be done.