EFFECTIVE STEM TEACHING AND LEARNING TO ADDRESS FUTURE CHALLENGES - Event Report

Primary and post-primary curricula that integrate teaching and learning of STEM disciplines are increasingly common and are aimed at equipping the next generation with the required theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to address societal challenges and to help them live justly, sustainably and with regard to the rights of others. [...] From Siloed Disciplines to Integrated STEM Education Central arguments for integrating STEM subjects include the desire to provide future generations with the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to enable them to address complex real- world problems, and to engage them with experiences in STEM that are relevant to their everyday lives and surroundings. [...] At pre-school levels, when STEM is taught, integrated approaches to teaching and learning about STEM related topics are the norm – experienced early-years teachers directly respond to the activities and interests of children by providing the right knowledge and learning opportunities through integrated STEM approaches. [...] This inhibits the creativity and freedom for improvisation that is required to respond to the needs and interests of children, as well as for adapting to the rapidly changing nature of real-world problems and their local nuances. [...] Learn more: www.allea.org About the ALLEA WG Science Education The ALLEA Working Group Science Education is committed to supporting the further progression of science education throughout Europe to ensure the development of the necessary knowledge, skills, and motivation of students to pursue careers in science and participate as active and informed citizens.