STEAM
Originated in the United States, STEAM education — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics — is a problem-solving pedagogic approach. Inspired by the collaborative work that characterizes science and engineering, the model promotes student independence to transform the classroom into a learning community. Seven out of 10 young Uruguayans fail to graduate from high school. Applying the STEAM approach could potentially change that reality.
Strategy
Incorporate the STEAM educational model so it can be replicated, and help shape citizens for the XXI century.
Programs
Proyecto Mariposas
Proyecto Mariposas, through de B’nai B’rith Uruguay
Chess for conviviality at María Espínola centers
Ministry of Education and Culture
Robotics for girls-only school in Casavalle
Colegio Los Rosales y The Electric Academy
Installation of Ceilabs digital laboratories
Plan Ceibal
Science Camps, a way to experience STEAM-PBL learning
Scientific Culture of the Directorate of Education, Ministry of Education and Culture
Professional Development Network for novice teachers in the fields of STEAM
Consejo de Formación en Educación (or CFE, for its acronym in Spanish) of the National Public Education Administration (ANEP)