Strengthening the Ability to Integrate and Apply
Through integration and application of knowledge and skills of the KLAs of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, students would realise that the development of science, technology and
mathematics is closely related to the societal environment and that the advancement in science and technology could help improve the quality of life in the contemporary world.
The experiences of integrating and applying knowledge and skills to solve authentic problems and make inventions would help the development of positive values and attitudes among students as part of whole-person development. These learning opportunities can facilitate their career explorations in STEM fields and the nurturing of entrepreneurial spirit. This would not only enhance students’ interest in STEM areas, but also enable them to prepare for their future studies and careers in the areas and other fields requiring relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Approaches for Organising Learning Activities on STEM Education
With the focus on strengthening students’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills within and across the KLAs of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, the following two approaches for organising learning activities on STEM education are recommended:
Approach One: Learning activities based on topics of a KLA for students to integrate relevant learning elements from other KLAs
Approach Two: Projects for students to integrate relevant learning elements from different KLAs
Teacher Collaboration and Community Partnership
As the KLAs of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education are closely connected in the promotion of STEM education, teachers concerned are encouraged to strengthen the cross-disciplinary collaboration at school level in planning and organising KLA-based and cross-KLA learning activities for students.
To facilitate the promotion of STEM education among schools, community partnerships with academics and practitioners specialising in various fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as professional bodies and other relevant organisations, have to be fostered for the benefit of student learning.
