STEM Education and Robotics - Need of the Hour

STEM education; an interdisciplinary approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics using inquiry methods to develop problemsolving skills and draw real- world connections to the workforce and community. The importance of STEM education is being increasingly brought into focus by educationists the world over. The disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are seen to be the propelling force of the shape of things to come.

Robotics is used to encourage kids to think creatively, analyse situations and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to real world problems. Our program, in partnership with Human Academy Japan, allows students to design and develop their own robot.

Gateway Schools of Computing have embarked on yet another pioneering initiative by integrating STEM education and Robotics to the courses offered. As an organization that encourages and motivates our students to be innovative, Gateway believes that these programme will set the trend to new and exciting ways of learning.

Why it is a need of the hour?

80% + of employers say that schools are not preparing students for the workplace.

75% + of students say they feel unprepared for college/career and that more math & science would help.

Children are distracted by Internet, computer games, TV for up to 30 hours a week in Wasteful Activities and STEM

will get them back on education in an enjoyable manner.

Jobs in occupations related to STEM is project to grow more than 9 million between 2012 – 2022 ( U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Less than 15% of high school students have enough math and science knowledge to pursue scientific/technical degrees in university.

Methodology

Build - Apply – Learn ( Project

Based Learning).

Projects mapped across various curricula (Local GCE, IGCSE, or customized to suit requirements) Syllabus mapped to science activities from Class 1 to Class 10 and conducted at our centres or in your school/ institute premises Each activity is accompanied by worksheets, assessment, and howto manual. Each student will have his/ her own STEM Kit for each lesson.

Benefits to School/ Institution

Efficient teaching methods.

Improving the overall image of

school.

Benefits to Students

Develops scientific temperament,

higher order thinking skills.

Hands on experience & tool han

dling skills.

Develops 21st century skills: Creat ivity, Collaborat i o n , Communication and Critical Thinking.