At St. Andrews Dusit British International School in Bangkok, we take great pride in our holistic approach to education as we shape young minds to better prepare them to succeed as adults.
Enhancing St. Andrews children’s intellectual, extracurricular, social, physical, mental, and co-curricular skills is part of their holistic development.
An essential component of that all-encompassing educational approach involves integrating the STEM education early on into the curriculum of children aged 2 to 11 years old. The tried-and-true educational initiative helps in developing children in a holistic manner.
Indeed, STEM is more crucial than ever in the quickly changing world of today. In order to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and critical thinkers, STEM education is a crucial element in children’s learning journey.
What is STEM Education?
STEM education is perfectly in line with the holistic educational system of St. Andrews International School, Dusit. We are, after all, an international school for early learners aged 2 to 11 working in Dust, Bangkok.
With that in mind, what is STEM education? Not to be confused with stem cell research, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is a package-deal learning system covering subjects your kids will need in the future, in college and in the workplace.
STEM education prepares kids to be the problem solvers and innovators of tomorrow by teaching them critical skills and fostering their love of innovation.
“Because STEM fosters children’s creativity, we believe it’s important to introduce the youth early on to STEM education. It enables them to put what they have learned in class into immediate practice.” (Teacher Quote)
Children from ages 2 to 11 can undergo STEM, which is an international educational programme offering a demanding, stimulating, and well-rounded education to a holistically educated St. Andrews child.
Here at St. Andrews Dusit, we constantly weigh the benefits of programmes like STEM education and how it fits with our overarching holistic system of learning for young children.
STEM aims to motivate and empower children to inquire, exercise critical thinking, and embrace their innate curiosity in ways rote memorisation and simple book reading won’t. Let’s detail their specific offerings below.
Building Academic Foundations with STEM Education
Here at St. Andrews, we base our rigorous standards for STEM education on empirical research that highlights the significance of motivating the upcoming generation of creators.
We’ve put particular emphasis on working together in our STEM curriculum. Children who collaborate with others often gain the ability to express themselves clearly, listen intently, and accept different points of view.
Our teachers also encourage young minds to follow their passions, acquire guidance, and receive insightful knowledge about the STEM fields through all of our programme offerings.
Working together on STEM projects fosters a sense of camaraderie and support among the youth, enabling them to flourish and recognize each other’s accomplishments in a supportive environment. Cooperation makes things happen, as the song goes.
Come support STEM education with us at St. Andrews International School Dusit, where we hope to inspire the next generation of innovators to create a better future for everybody.
How Does STEM Foster Your Children’s Creativity?
STEM gives basic science and maths education an important twist in that children can grasp what those educational foundations can help build in their future careers.
The whole point of the integrated STEM learning system is inspiring interest in children to learn about the individual subjects taught by STEM.
Knowledge that kids can use stays with them better than abstract concepts they have no real-life application for. It’s also all about applicable or usable knowledge.
It differs from regular curriculums that also teach science and technology as well as mathematics by including engineering—typically an advanced subject—into the mix and showing the integrated applications of these basic subjects in real life.
We at St. Andrews Dusit are aware that a lifelong love of learning and discovery can be fostered by STEM education, which stimulates curiosity and awe in our young learners.
With our STEM programmes, your child can explore the fascinating fields of coding, game design, artificial intelligence, robotics, e-sports, and much more.
The Key to Teaching STEM to Kids is Through Self-Sufficient Learning
It is our collective duty as educators, parents, and mentors to encourage and assist our young ones as they embark on their STEM careers by fostering their creativity, curiosity, and love of learning through the curriculum.
STEM can be an exciting journey of discovery by means of practical experiments, interactive projects, and real-life problem-solving challenges.
To make STEM subjects interesting and relevant to these youths, we relate them to recent developments in the field, technological advancements, and industry trends. We also encourage inquiry and curiosity from our kids.
To cultivate a spirit of curiosity and inquiry in kids, we give them opportunities to explore, ask questions, and conduct investigations that allow them to think for themselves and explore maths and science in applicable ways.
We give our kids the chance to participate actively in the scientific process by giving them opportunities for open-ended projects, problem-solving exercises, and hands-on experiments under the STEM umbrella.
Empower the Innovators of Tomorrow with Applicable Knowledge
We at St. Andrews Dusit are committed to providing state-of-the-art education to children in Dusit, Bangkok, regardless of their geographic location of origin or nationality. We show this dedication through a number of initiatives.
Adapting STEM materials to the needs of particular age groups is essential to fostering successful learning outcomes.
Our STEM programmes are made to accommodate children’ developmental needs in a variety of age groups, from 2 to 11 years and beyond to also help prepare the kids for high school and college.
Our initiatives make sure children are engaged, challenged, and inspired in their STEM education by taking into account the distinct cognitive abilities and interests of each age group.
The teachers at St. Andrews provide children with real-world examples by drawing on their knowledge from their prior experiences in the field.
Our incredible instructors play a pivotal role in moulding our children’s interest and success in their educational journeys by providing them with first-hand experiences in STEM fields.
Digging Deeper into the True Value of STEM Education
A National Science Foundation report states that STEM education gives kids a strong groundwork in science and maths, which helps them comprehend and navigate a scientific and mathematical world that has become much more reliant on technology.
Employment in STEM fields is expected to grow at a rapid rate in the future according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics.
By providing children early on with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in these fields, STEM education makes them more competitive in the job market.
According to a study that was published in Education Sciences, children benefit from real-world applications of STEM in terms of motivation and engagement.
Our instructors also show kids how STEM affects their everyday lives and the world around them to demonstrate to them the practical applications of STEM.
The Bottom Line
Here at St. Andrews, we’re dedicated to giving kids the tools they need to succeed in their current and future endeavours by assisting them in realising their innate potential and the fulfilment that comes from undergoing an enlightening STEM education program.
Bangkok’s St. Andrews Dusit British International School is a member of the global Cognita School Group, a respected international organisation that runs schools located in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and other regions of the globe.
Make an appointment for a quick school tour at St. Andrews Dusit if you’d like to see what our international school has to offer in person. You can also gather more info by watching our personalised interactive virtual campus tour.
