Course: Linking Curriculum Learning to STEM Careers

In this video, Sue and Naina discuss how understanding their students’ interests, and what motivates them, informs the way they teach their subject. Naina explains a homework task she set …

We have categorised career linked curriculum learning into four areas. For each area, we have selected one question for you to consider. 1. School or college wider strategy Is there …

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 …

In this task, we want you to consider the STEM aspirations of your students and the skills that they value to be successful at work. We’ve devised a short survey …

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 …

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 …

As experienced teachers ourselves, we have designed this course with teachers of STEM subjects in mind, to enable you to make real changes in your classroom. Those with responsibility for …

For many young people, as their teacher, you may be the most influential person they encounter. You provide the inspirational drive and influence to engage young people with STEM subjects …

Thank you for joining us on this course. We hope you have found it interesting and it has given you information and ideas that will help you in your own …

Well done for reaching the final part of the course, where you’ll review your learning and record your professional development. This step focuses on your reflection grids and revisits your …

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 …

Use examples from both the inspirational and the everyday to help students understand how STEM subjects are used outside of the classroom. Keeping it local Local stories and personal connections …

Specific examples of jobs and industries are helpful, but sometimes they can be too abstract for the students we’re teaching. Focusing careers conversations around a set of skills that are …

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 …

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 …