Course curriculum

    1. Lesson 1: The Importance of STEM Education

    2. Lesson 2: What is STEM?

    3. Lesson 3: STEM activities in everday life

    4. Lesson 4: Why Teach STEM?

    5. Lesson 5: STEM Skills for Teachers

    6. Lesson 6: Is there a global necessity for STEM education?

    7. Lesson 7: Future Jobs in STEM

    8. Lesson 8: STEM Skills for the Future

    9. Lesson 9: STEM skills now

    10. Lesson 10: Why teach about STEM in Early Childhood education (ECE)?

    11. Lesson 11: STEM and the children's voice

    12. Quiz 1

    1. Lesson 1: Inquiry-Based Learning

    2. Lesson 2: Understanding Inquiry-Based Learning: A Exploration of Inquiry-Based Approach

    3. Lesson 3: Inquiry-Based Teaching Strategies

    4. Lesson 4: Project-Based Learning

    5. Lesson 5: Implementing project-based learning

    6. Lesson 6: PBL in Context

    7. Lesson 7: Problem-Solving Strategies

    8. Lesson 8: Formulating Ideas for PBL Activities

    9. Lesson 9: Game-based learning

    10. Quiz 2

    1. Lesson 1: STEM in Everyday Life

    2. Lesson 2: An AI-driven “factory of drugs”

    3. Lesson 3: Lesson Plan (Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life)

    4. Lesson 4: Breakthrough Technologies in STEM (AI for everything)

    5. Lesson 5: Breakthrough Technologies in STEM (Super-efficient solar cells)

    6. Lesson 6: Breakthrough Technologies in STEM (The RoboTaxi)

    7. Lesson 7: Breakthrough Technologies in STEM (Apple Vision Pro)

    8. Lesson 8: Breakthrough Technologies in STEM (Chiplets)

    9. Lesson 9: How is technology used in live concerts?

    10. Lesson 10: U2 - The Las Vegas Sphere Show

    11. Lesson 11: How Does Spotify Work?

    12. Quiz

    1. Lesson 1: Addressing Gender and Diversity Gaps

    2. Lesson 2: Integrating Technology in STEM Education

    3. Lesson 3: AI technologies in education: adaptive learning, personalized tutoring, and educational chatbots

    4. Lesson 4: The Future of Education: Unleashing the Potential of AI in the Classroom

    5. Lesson 5: AI Chatbots and the Student

    6. Lesson 6: Generative AI trends in Education

    7. Lesson 7: AI in Curriculum Development and Adaptive Learning

    8. Lesson 8: AI Prompt Framework of Teacher - The "TEACH AI" Model for Educators Interacting with AI in Education

    9. Lesson 9: Adaptive learning based on student performance

    10. Lesson 10: Ethical considerations in AI-driven educational and research settings

    11. Extra Resources Available

    12. Quiz

    1. Bloom's Taxonomy

    2. Benefits of Higher Order Thinking

    3. Why is Higher Order Thinking Important?

    4. Using Bloom for STEM

    5. Quiz

    1. Make A Paper Aeroplane

    2. Middle School Bottle Rocket STEM Challenge (Grade 6-8)

    3. The Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP)

    4. Creating atoms and ions.

    5. Engaging Students in Bridge Engineering

    6. The Evolving Landscape: A Glimpse into the Future of Boreal Forests

    7. Exploring Canada's Boreal Forest: Educational Resource

    8. Home Energy Efficiency

About this course

  • €199,00
  • 69 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Why is STEM education important?

Preparation for the Future: In today's technology-driven world, STEM skills are in high demand across various industries. Teaching STEM subjects equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market and prepares them for careers in fields such as engineering, computer science, healthcare, and renewable energy.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: STEM education fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Through hands-on experiments, projects, and real-world applications, students learn how to approach complex problems systematically, analyse data, and develop innovative solutions. These skills are invaluable in both academic and professional settings.

Promoting Innovation and Creativity: STEM education encourages creativity and innovation by challenging students to think outside the box and explore new ideas. By engaging in hands-on activities and experiments, students learn to embrace failure as a natural part of the learning process and develop the resilience to persevere in the face of challenges.

Addressing Global Challenges: Many of the world's most pressing challenges, such as climate change, healthcare disparities, and cybersecurity threats, require interdisciplinary solutions rooted in STEM. By teaching STEM subjects, schools empower students to become informed global citizens who are equipped to tackle these complex issues and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

Closing the Skills Gap: There is a growing demand for STEM professionals, yet there is a shortage of qualified candidates to fill these positions. By introducing STEM education early in schools and encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to pursue STEM careers, we can help bridge the skills gap and create a more inclusive and equitable workforce.

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Progess to a MSc (STEM Education)

By completing at least one of the Professional Certificates in STEM Education you are guaranteed a place on our subsidised masters degree programme with Longford College