The 6As checklist and two case studies
If you are considering taking a project based learning approach with an employer, here is a checklist of ‘6As’ that should be considered by teachers: Authenticity: Will the project engage …
Course: Linking Curriculum Learning to STEM Careers
Starting to work with employers
Ten years ago, the respected educationalist Guy Claxton said that, for young people, school education can be: ‘… an eleven year experience … whose net effect has been to leave …
Linking careers to the curriculum in STEM subjects
How you link your curriculum to career learning will no doubt vary by the subject and phase of education (11-14 years; 14-16 years; post-16). In this video, Emma explains the …
Teacher perspective: supporting your students
As teachers of STEM subjects, Folie, Hayley, Ian and Naina share their rationale for linking curriculum learning to careers. When entering into the teaching profession, most teachers want to share …
Understanding careers education
In this step we briefly look at the wider context, thinking about the reasons for linking curriculum learning and STEM careers together. In the video, Professor Sir John Holman outlines …
Final advice and next steps
Congratulations on completing the Linking curriculum learning to STEM careers online course. This course was created to support the teaching of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) curriculum that …
Reflecting on your professional development
During this course you have undertaken a number of tasks, contributed to discussions and reflected each week on your learning. It’s now time to pull this together to review your …
Q&A with course educators
All online CPD courses from STEM Learning provide an opportunity to ask the educators more detailed questions as part of the course Q&A session. The course educators will record responses …
What are the benefits of working with local employers?
There are many factors that may influence your choice of who to approach to collaborate with on curriculum-linked careers learning. Engaging with different employers will have associated benefits and limitations. …