Formal definition:
STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world lessons as students apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in contexts that make connections between school, community, work, and the global enterprise enabling the development of STEM literacy and with it the ability to compete in the new economy. (Tsupros, 2009)
What it means:
It is about moving forward, solving problems, and pushing learning and innovation to the next level.
What does it look like in our classroom?
STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world lessons as students apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in contexts that make connections between school, community, work, and the global enterprise enabling the development of STEM literacy and with it the ability to compete in the new economy. (Tsupros, 2009)
What it means:
It is about moving forward, solving problems, and pushing learning and innovation to the next level.
What does it look like in our classroom?
- project-based learning
- real-world, lab-based learning
- use of technology related learning tools
- traditional, teacher-led instruction