How Effective Is STEM Education?

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Swapna Nair, Education and Career Counsellor

Oct 17, 2018 | 3 : 00 PM to 4 : 00 PM

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Hello Swapna, STEM as far as I know if putting all the streams of knowledge together and transferri....

Hello Swapna, STEM as far as I know if putting all the streams of knowledge together and transferring practical knowledge to a child. How popular is it right now in India and are there any institutions practising this method. How to go about it...as a parent, I'm completely blank about it..pls guide. My child is 3.5 right now and I would certainly need to be aware of what Education system would work best for my child.

Swapna Nair

Hi Vidyadhar, STEM aims at imparting practical knowledge. The Central govt has initiated the ATAL tinkeing lab to be set up in schools. It will take some time for the program to get implemented everywhere completely. This is definitely is the way forward. Your child is still small. Usually by the age of 8 they get attracted to gadgets and their working. There are private companies hwo have set up Robotics labs and workshops in many cities. You could look out for one and check at what age they would rope in children. Someo f them have lego building programs for younger kids like your child. Meanwhile if we take a look at all theb oards of education, CBSE focuses on MAth and Science and would be the first group pf schools that the government would insist on implementing STEM. Schools following International curriculum like IB/IGCSE follow a project based learning and hands on learning (that the STEM education is focussing) 2018-10-17 15:10:16

Swapna Nair

There are schools offering ROBOTICS program already. So you could think of enrolling in one of them 2018-10-17 15:12:27

Swapna Nair

Also in another five years, by the time your child turns 8 there definitely would be more programs set up in cbse schools 2018-10-17 15:13:52

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Hi Manju 2018-10-17 15:14:17

my daughter is 5 years old.. now she's in upper kg.. I have a doubt whether I should join her in CBSE board or ICSE schools.. we will stay in Hyderabad.. can you suggest me which school would be best for her.. 2018-10-17 15:16:56

Swapna Nair

CBSE focusses more on science and math and the entrance exams required to get into engg or medical exams. 2018-10-17 15:18:37

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ICSE focuses more on humanities and literature 2018-10-17 15:19:02

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Also ICSE students would have to take up extra coaching to do the entrance exams 2018-10-17 15:19:34

Swapna Nair

If you are in transferable jobs then cbse is a better option as every state has enough CBSE schools 2018-10-17 15:20:03

Swapna Nair

From grade 8 iCSE learning is very deep 2018-10-17 15:20:27

ok.. I heard that this year ICSE maths syllabus is covering CBSE is it true mam 2018-10-17 15:20:55

Swapna Nair

ICSE curriculum is top heavy so it means that from 8th grade there would be plenty to cover. Automaticall the portions of cbse would be there and much more. Yet to face a competitive exam one would need extra coaching just to get familiar with the format 2018-10-17 15:22:03

if I go for ICSE then there is no chance of preparing for competative exams 2018-10-17 15:22:24

Swapna Nair

There is every chance 2018-10-17 15:22:37

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Just extra coaching would be required in grade 11 or 12 to get the student familiar with the cbse methodology. Each curriculum has a different approach 2018-10-17 15:23:23

Swapna Nair

Also scoring full marks is relatively easier in CBSE which gives an edge to the cbse students when applying to colleges. This is the current system. It could change in future 2018-10-17 15:24:24

not only studies mam I want my kid to be in other activities also 2018-10-17 15:25:14

Swapna Nair

That depends on the school you would choose 2018-10-17 15:25:36

we planning in kV Hyderabad mam.. what do you think about kv 2018-10-17 15:26:31

Swapna Nair

KV is controlled by the central govt. There are plenty of extra and co curricular activities that happen which can give a good exposure. KVs differs from place to place. Choose a KV with good reputation. Students come out less stressed from a KV. Though you may want to check the language of teaching. Many schools focus on imparting through HINDI 2018-10-17 15:29:04

if we want to focus on competitive exams life medicine then it's better to go for CBSE right mam 2018-10-17 15:30:36

Swapna Nair

Do not worry about the school. It is also the right atmosphere created at home, exposure given to children through discussions and books. After school activities can be give to your child. Instill proper study habits. One good thing about KV is they do not minimise sports 2018-10-17 15:30:50

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KV has cbse curriculum so it should not be a problem. Definitely it would be easier to face any of the national level competitive exams 2018-10-17 15:31:33

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CBSE is governed by the central govt. ICSE exasm are governed by a non government body. BUt certification is valid 2018-10-17 15:33:10

we have Ramadevi here mam which is ICSE syllabus.. I have big doubt between these two schools.. I want a suggestion from whom who is aware of present education pattern an system.. so please advise me best thing for my kid 2018-10-17 15:34:48

Swapna Nair

A private school may have better facilities in terms of infrastructure and types of activities. It is wiser to interact with parents of the schools before finalising 2018-10-17 15:35:48

Swapna Nair

It is best yo udecide after looking at the suggestions ih ave offered. You are your child's best caregivers. Fee structure, safety, quality of teachers, type of methodology are to be looked at. 2018-10-17 15:37:00

ya mam... 2018-10-17 15:37:25

Swapna Nair

Ultimately it is the habits you inculcate, the values you give your child that would matter above all. 2018-10-17 15:38:27

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Instill reading, a routine and an atmosphere of enquiry at home 2018-10-17 15:38:55

at this age can we decided long distance or should we look for schools near by our home.. distance also matters na 2018-10-17 15:42:44

Swapna Nair

Distance does matter 2018-10-17 15:45:56

Swapna Nair

It would be wiser to put somehwere nearby soto reduce travel time. In our country traffic jams can increase the travel time. It will reduce time for play and other activities 2018-10-17 15:46:38

Swapna Nair

so even a half day school becoems full day if distance is huge. it can also make it tiresome and children will feel fatigued. maybe when your child grows up, from grade 6 or 8 you could consider a school further away 2018-10-17 15:47:48

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