How STEAM education develops 21st century skills | K12 Schools - Study International News

At this Hong Kong international school, students are prepared for the future through STEAM education and interdisciplinary approaches by Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong.
 

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is no longer the major driving force behind K12 education.
 
A growing number of schools are now incorporating teaching methods that are more in line with STEAM education (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) as it has become clear that arts education makes learning more fun and keeps children more engaged.
 
According to AllEducationSchools, “STEAM aims to strengthen the foundation of STEM by helping students enhance their critical thinking skills and recognize the intersection of art, science, technology, engineering, and math...

Students meet leading MIT scientists who serve as inspirational figures, as well as build and experiment in workshops, learning about the latest technologies and discoveries to pique their interests and imagination.

From bioengineering to coding and building robots, students thoroughly enjoy and learn from these activities tied to STEAM education. And to keep students actively involved in STEAM, teachers participate in workshops where they learn the latest STEAM research and teaching approaches.
 
Every summer, teachers visit MIT where they receive hands-on training from MIT researchers and renowned academics, participating in discussions and workshops with leading engineers and scientists about cutting-edge topics like gaming, food production technologies and climate change.
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