STEM is? Getting a definition for STEM is easy enough: it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. So take a biology class in college, and technically you're taking a class that’s a part of STEM. However, STEM is much more than just a useful way of grouping subjects in a catchy acronym.
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At its core, STEM is a teaching philosophy that integrates all four disciplines together into a single, cross-disciplinary program which offers instruction in real-world (as opposed to purely academic) applications and teaching methods.
This is important to understand because getting a math degree doesn’t necessarily mean you completed a STEM program, even if math is a STEM subject. Without the integration of all four disciplines and the use of real-world teaching methods, you don’t get the educational benefits that make STEM degrees so valuable and careers in STEM fields so desirable.
"Your Stem Education can Provide Versatile Skills, Like Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, That Are Beneficial Both In and Out Of The Workplace."
What is STEM Education?
As I mentioned, “STEM” education follows a transversal education approach where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – all these subjects/courses are taught to develop creativity, critical & logical thinking skills in a student.
The students learn to brainstorm & research the concepts of the classroom to find appropriate solutions in real situations. The most effective way to incorporate STEM is to introduce project-based learning (PBL) where students are asked to work practically on projects.
As an extension to STEM, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can also be implemented for skill development & creating self-employment opportunities for the learners.
Advantages of the STEM Strand
The STEM strand gives senior high school students exposure to the intertwining disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to see how they work in real life. The STEM strand:
Benefits of STEM Education
The following are the top 5 benefits of STEM education.
#1: Transformative Skill-set Development
The first & foremost benefit that STEM offers to students is transformative skill-set development. STEM education primarily improves the following skills of students.
Creativity Logical thinking Analysis Power Critical thinking Teamwork Innovative mindset
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#2: Meeting Global Workplace Demands
The acceptance of STEM education is not restricted to India.
It is globally accepted.
A student who has graduated with a STEM approach gets international recognition. He/she can apply for jobs globally since they are capable of meeting the workplace demands.
#3: Edge over Traditional Students
Since STEM focuses on 4 disciplines particularly – the students get an edge over others who have learned from traditional education setup. Most importantly, when a student with STEM applies for a job, chances are he/she will be hired at a relatively better package due to the acquired skill-set.
#4: Inventions in STEM Areas
STEM allows students to learn theoretically as well as practically. Both the aspects help students to reach the highest level of education roadmap i.e. “Invention”. STEM enables students to develop an aptitude of a creator.
#5: Instills Leadership Quality
Over a period, students who have taken the STEM approach to become efficient enough to solve any problem. They take challenges as opportunities to grow – whether – professionally or personally.
Thus, it instills leadership quality in the learners.
HIGHLIGHTS / STRENGTH OF THE PROGRAM
The STEM strand is an inquiry and research-based program for Senior High School. The learners are inclined to researches which will give them the edge to become excellent in the pursuit of their college degrees.
Here are the subjects involved:
SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS- Pre-Calculus
- Basic Calculus
- General Biology 1
- General Biology 2
- General Chemistry 1
- General Chemistry 2
- General Physics 1
- General Physics 2
- Work Immersion/Research Project
CORE SUBJECTS
These are the subjects that every student has to take in any strand of his choice.
- Oral Communication
- Reading and Writing
- Komunikasyon and Pananaliksik sa Wikang at Kulturang Pilipino
- Pagbasa at Pasusuri ng Iba’t ibang Teksto tungo sa Pananaliksik
- 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
- Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
- Media and Information Literacy
- General Mathematics
- Statistics and Probability
- Earth and Science
- Physical Science
- Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
- Physical Education and Health
- Personal Development
- Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
- Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
APPLIED/CONTEXTUALIZED SUBJECTS
These subjects are also taken by every student regardless of the senior high track they chose, the subjects are slightly modified to suit the individual specializations better.
- English for Academic and Professional Purposes
- Practical Research 1 ( Qualitative)
- Practical Research 2 (Quantitative)
- Filipino sa Piling Larang
- Empowerment Technologies
- Entrepreneurship
Possible College Courses Under the STEM Strand
Senior High School Students that pursue the STEM strand are more inclined towards complex scientific advancements and the future of modern technology.
Many of our STEM students go on to apply for undergraduate programs and explore their preferred specialized fields. Through the courses under the STEM strands, these students continue to grow into the country’s future scientists, engineers, programmers, and trailblazers within their niche. The STEM strand course list can include the following degree programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Data Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Information Systems
- Bachelor of Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Biology / Biochemistry / Chemistry
Many of our STEM students go on to apply for undergraduate programs and explore their preferred specialized fields. Through the courses under the STEM strands, these students continue to grow into the country’s future scientists, engineers, programmers, and trailblazers within their niche. The STEM strand course list can include the following degree programs:
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