Improving STEM Teaching

If we want to succeed in our efforts to create a more competitive workforce, STEM teaching is a pillar of our success. Google has recently announced its support for the national STEM Teacher Corps. With the rise in importance of STEM Education and the incentives given to students who excel in these studies, it only seems natural to thank the teachers and provide them guidance. For the teachers who make that extra effort and inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math there should be recognition. Developing a strong STEM Education program is difficult. This is the purpose of the national STEM Teachers Corps is to reward and support these teachers that go above and beyond. These teachers are helping our students achieve great things in the fields of science. The corps allows these teachers to serve as leader and provide ideas to other teachers taking on this collasal challenge.

Empowering Teachers

The idea to create a community of the best teachers in STEM disciplines that will serve as leaders among teachers. They will provide ideas and examples to help improve STEM teaching to reach students. Google, Math for America and Broad Institute have just publised a white paper that supports this initiative,  A Path Toward a STEM Teacher Corps. This document includes recommendations on how to assist teachers in this challenge. Recommendations range from recognition incentives, empowerment to make improvements in the STEM education system and more. This support is fundamental to make educating our students successfully for the future. 

Project Based Learning Enhances STEM Education

The task of teaching STEM is a challenging one. To be successful, you must integrate and apply content from several subjects. Integrating this cross-curricular content provides students with an understanding to the relationship between all the different disciplines they study. We need students to understand why they need to use something and that they will use it in the future. The benefits of project-based learning curriculum to achieve this are empowering for students. There are many STEM Education curriculum programs designed to assist teachers in this daunting task. There is also education funding available from a variety of sources. Knowing how to write a grant proposal is a key step in helping your school access these funds.