Monday, April 28, 2014
How popular are the STEM/STEAM Education Programs?
STEM/STEAM Education has grow in popularity. Many school districts, are starting to change their curriculum to a more hands on, interactive, creative, and engaging program. STEM/ STEAM allow the subjects from science to technology to the arts to be taught to students in a different way. STEM/STEAM programs are slowly being integrated into school districts. This is because administrators are seeing the student's success is greater than that of the traditional classroom. Also, it shows that those who participate in the STEM/STEAM programs are helping set their students up for success and prepared fro the real world. I personally believe that over the course of 5 years, the STEM/STEAM will be the core program that the school districts will be following. The programs will show the progress and the results that many school teachers have been looking for, for their children.
Turning STEM into STEAM
We need to continue to STEAM ahead- It's time to merge the Arts and Science Education.
The Wolf Trap's Institute of Education, are trying to do something different and incorporate art with math and science. It is part of the STEM movement.that seems to be gaining some momentum-also known by many as "STEAM." They believe that the addition of the art's to the STEM project can help students and teachers improve their creativity in the projects, and can give the students of the ideal of having their own sense of innovation for what they've created. They believe that this is specifically what the art's contribute to the learning process. Wolf trap's programs allowing teaching artists to come to the classroom for about 30 minutes for an activity and meet with teachers outside of class to develop a curriculum that engages the children.
The Wolf Trap's Institute of Education, are trying to do something different and incorporate art with math and science. It is part of the STEM movement.that seems to be gaining some momentum-also known by many as "STEAM." They believe that the addition of the art's to the STEM project can help students and teachers improve their creativity in the projects, and can give the students of the ideal of having their own sense of innovation for what they've created. They believe that this is specifically what the art's contribute to the learning process. Wolf trap's programs allowing teaching artists to come to the classroom for about 30 minutes for an activity and meet with teachers outside of class to develop a curriculum that engages the children.
EXPAND, ENHANCE, AND TRANSFORM
There are many ways that teachers can expand, enhance, and transform the STEM curriculum.
Enhance: Blended Learning and Outside Partnerships
Open-Education Resources (OERs) include lab simulations, games, tutorials, podcasts—anything that can
supplement students’ learning or offer them new opportunities. These also include professional
development products, for teachers and administrators looking to increase their technological
knowledge and their mastery of advance STEM subjects.
Expand: Developing Your Own Enrichment Courses
When teachers feel confident and knowledgeable enough in higher-level subjects, they can create their
own STEM materials for interested students. Teacher-Created Supplements include technologically
advanced lessons, online and/or blended courses to supplement in-class activities, modules, and
collaborations. These projects require significant Professional Development support from school
administration, whether in the form of teacher education in higher-level content or technology skills.
Enhance: Blended Learning and Outside Partnerships
Open-Education Resources (OERs) include lab simulations, games, tutorials, podcasts—anything that can
supplement students’ learning or offer them new opportunities. These also include professional
development products, for teachers and administrators looking to increase their technological
knowledge and their mastery of advance STEM subjects.
Expand: Developing Your Own Enrichment Courses
When teachers feel confident and knowledgeable enough in higher-level subjects, they can create their
own STEM materials for interested students. Teacher-Created Supplements include technologically
advanced lessons, online and/or blended courses to supplement in-class activities, modules, and
collaborations. These projects require significant Professional Development support from school
administration, whether in the form of teacher education in higher-level content or technology skills.
Transform: A STEM-Centered Culture
For those schools looking to supply more than just individual classes or student support, the next step is
an institutional commitment to STEM at the county or board level. This commitment should emphasize
the practical value of STEM education, and focus on college and career preparedness. In short, this is the
way to address the issue that 75% of students who choose not to study STEM subjects even though
they’ve enjoyed and thrived in the classes thus far.
The benefits of STEM learning
STEM helps prepare our students for a growing and rapidly changing future. But what does STEM even mean, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.There has been some debate about stressing the creativity that the arts provides and combing the innovation from the more technical fields. From the economic stand point more people are saying that the STEM education will benefit are future students and employees. The reason is because the technical fields are continuously growing. By the time of 2018, there will be more than 2.8 million jobs available for them. These areas of employment will continue to grow and expand across the globe. With this form of education, students will be able to achieve and work in these fields. They will be able to benefit their employers and their co-workers.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
STEAM
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and it is all based in Mathematical elements.
STEAM brings a whole new different perspective for learning. Students are doing more hands-on projects and are learning more from these projects. STEAM covers all disciplines and works with all students, since we all don't learn the same. This new form of learning is a great way for our students to understand life experiences, and it helps them apply what they've learned to their already developing lives.
The lessons for STEAM are more interactive than traditional classroom lessons. However, don't think that STEAM doesn't follow the Common Core Standards because it does! Traditional learning will still happen, but it won't be as successful.
This is what I personally like about STEAM is that it incorporates art. Since many schools cut the art programs, this is a great way to keep the students building,drawing,learning about art. I do believe that this is something that is beneficial for students. Having an art based project helps the other subjects of Math, Engineering, Science, and Technology build off of one another.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and it is all based in Mathematical elements.
STEAM brings a whole new different perspective for learning. Students are doing more hands-on projects and are learning more from these projects. STEAM covers all disciplines and works with all students, since we all don't learn the same. This new form of learning is a great way for our students to understand life experiences, and it helps them apply what they've learned to their already developing lives.
The lessons for STEAM are more interactive than traditional classroom lessons. However, don't think that STEAM doesn't follow the Common Core Standards because it does! Traditional learning will still happen, but it won't be as successful.
This is what I personally like about STEAM is that it incorporates art. Since many schools cut the art programs, this is a great way to keep the students building,drawing,learning about art. I do believe that this is something that is beneficial for students. Having an art based project helps the other subjects of Math, Engineering, Science, and Technology build off of one another.
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