Engagement of (STEM) Learning

Teachers at D.A.T.E. understand the importance of designing activities that foster learner independence and is essential because they invite students to engage more thoughtfully and be critical and creative thinkers. Our teachers’ most engaging STEM lessons are the ones where they introduce a complex idea or problem, and then turn it over to the students for further inquiry. These lessons generally consist of concepts that challenge students’ thinking, call into question their preconceived notions, invite controversy and have multiple pathways. While students are busy managing their own STEM learning, teachers serve as facilitators by asking probing questions, and providing guidance and feedback as they draw their own conclusions.

D.A.T.E. believes that when students are in charge of their own STEM learning, they feel a sense of belonging, and the classroom becomes a space defined by them. When teachers provide greater autonomy for our students, they understand that they are more important than ever because they can set up the scaffolding, for inquiry based learning experiences and guide students through each step of the process.