India needs a STEM approach in childhood education

ANI | Updated: Feb 22, 2018 17:30 IST

New Delhi [India], Feb 22 (NewsVoir): Dr. Gaurav Nigam,

a well-known educationist, pediatrician,

Founder of iCare and Intelligentsia is advocating the

implementation of the STEM approach in education in the country,

particularly for the early stages of education.

Intelligentsia – the latest project initiated by

Dr. Nigam is all about scientific research and

delivering early education through

the STEM approach.

The STEM education approach integrates

concepts that are usually taught as separate

subjects in different classes and emphasizes

the application of knowledge to real-life

situations.

A lesson or unit in a STEM class is typically based

around finding a solution to a real-world problem and

tends to emphasize more on project-based learning.

It focuses more on learning while doing.

STEM training makes basic scholars,

builds science literacy,

and empowers the up and coming era of trend-setters.

We all are well aware that our future is going to witness inventions,

from robots and virtual reality to driverless cars and drones.

This trend is due in our country which needs

a scientific approach in our education system from the early years of education.

“When scientists and scholars from well-known educational institutions

have done so much of research and recommendations,

then why can’t we borrow and

apply it in day to day life with kids.

At Intelligentsia, we strive to promote

excellence and innovation in education while leveraging

best practices like STEM, tools, and techniques

to make the process of learning fun and effective

for both students and teachers. STEM approach is

helping children at Intelligentsia learn in a more

collaborative and practical way,” said Dr. Nigam.

Recently, students from Intelligentsia won

national competitions which were held in New Delhi. (NewsVoir)

Source: ANI