‘Known for its focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and, Maths, (now arts is also a part) STEM Education ’, is relatively a new term in the Indian education sector today. A robust STEM education program is aimed at creating critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and next-generation innovators. Taking into consideration that India is one of the countries that produces the highest number of scientists and engineers, the growth of STEM has picked up significantly over the last few years.
As a first of its kind establishment in Kolkata, ‘THE LOGICAL LAMP – A STEM ACADEMY’ – brings to us a STEM Education system. An Academy that integrates the core five principles of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Mathematics, which follows an accelerating, child-centric and student-friendly education pattern. A STEM-based curriculum helps students to expand their practical knowledge in the modern day fields of science, computer and technology and explore the ever-expanding career opportunities. The main focus is to develop critical thinking, be solution-oriented, resilience to rejection and to relay life skills. These help students to a great extent in career building and self-development in the field of modern Science and Technology.
STEM education is an approach that mainly focuses on project-based learning in the classroom. The classroom design focuses on a flexible layout in such a way that it promotes a wider and more flexible learning environment.’
Problems like brain fog, hindered learning, and a dangerous learning environment can be solved with premium organisation and storage. All the activities are designed to involve collaboration and team effort. Students are expected to work in small groups and units just like scientists in the real world. Acquainting students with modern educational technology . Giving them access to computers and tablets during classes for learning purposes broadens their minds. The internet and various applications are resourceful tools in terms of information.
Introducing words like ‘experiment’, ‘model’ and ‘design’ to questions. This gives students the opportunity to explore and put their skills into practice.
It encourages students to be enthusiastic, introspective and curious learners. It encourages the students to brainstorm answers to ‘why’ and not ‘because’ and make them capable of finding such answers. The significance of STEM education is intertwined with society’s advancements in science and technology. As STEM requires more practical-based learning, it harnesses the students’ innovative urges through its applicative and practical prowess. In the age of a data-driven society, STEM subjects have become crucial for every student aspiring to be successful in any field. The lessons of STEM classes are guided by the engineering design process which involves learning through problem research, developing prototypes, testing and redesigning them.
The benefits of STEM Education are extensive for students of all ages and backgrounds. The benefits of these subjects are limitless and a vast number of future choices can be based on the four subjects of STEM Education, however a strong base is required. The hands-on experience of these subjects helps the child to grow deep knowledge in their respective fields.
The responsibility of educating and spreading awareness among parents and students about STEM education has been key in helping build a solid foundation for the future and ways in which parents can encourage children at home , the key feature being that they themselves can and should engage in STEM activities with their children and learn along the way.
Mrs. Surbhi Bagla & Mr. Gaurav Bagla, founders of The Logical Lamp say, “What actually made us bring in such a system of education into the City of Joy was our son’s keen interest in the activities related to STEM However, after researching STEM education, we realized its importance and decided to build the first systematic STEM Education Academy in Kolkata. We are thrilled to be a part of this initiative and are looking for more and more involvement of parents and students, as our vision and mission is maximum participation of children from a young age in this form of an education!”
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