This year as I start at a new school I take on board a slightly different vision for 'An Inquiring School.' A pivotal focus will be the integration of STEM throughout the school.
So what does this look like?
-Real Word Contexts
-Collaboration
-Research
-Problem Solving
-Creativity
It is a learning approach that focuses on thinking and applying knowledge and skills to foster concepts of innovation and invention.
For me this means driving these key ideas through Literacy, specifically ESOL, oral language, reading and writing. Having fun together, collaborating and learning to apply these skills in workshops and small group challenges will be the focus. So it will sometimes be a side step into STEAM but at the heart will be STEM.
So what will be the skills the Whakarongo kid will be learning from this?
The primary skills focused on in he first year will be:
-Science- Chemistry and Physics
-Electronics
-Coding
-Robotics
For me this means working alongside Toa and Pono Pods and linking with their STEM focus areas to engage students learning through literacy.
There will also be a big focus on Computational Thinking, Pattern Recognition and Algebraic Thinking.
So, exciting new pathways and tools to engage students in their learning. I am looking forward to branching out from Play based Learning and beginning to inquire into STEM and Literacy. Full STEM/STEAM Ahead!
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