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· Describe how you could apply some of the concepts and skills you have learned in this module to your own teaching practice in line with the STEM Education policy statement
In our school we are fortunate to have a classroom which is not needed for a class this year. The space was used as a STEM ‘maker space’ where we have collected many recyclable materials, alongside the purchase of resources. We have timetabled use of this room for individual classes and it has been well utilised. I think that it would be a great idea to have the Curious Minds/ ESERO Framework for Inquiry document enlarged and hanging on the wall to provide prompts. I like that the STEM subject areas can be listed with the Strand/Strand Units/ Curriculum Objectives and Skills to be developed can be focused on.
I have looked at the CPD for teachers on Science Foundation Ireland and I will be seeking training for staff to support their teaching of STEM, to ensure that it is an inquiry based approach and an integrated experience for pupils, and that subjects are not taught in isolation. The resources on this site will also be very useful for teachers who need ideas for teaching STEM, especially to ensure all elements are incorporated.
