Reforming technological education 5-19: the iSTEM+ approach Adrian Oldknow Emeritus Professor of STEM Education University of Chichester 9 th June 2015 Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9 th June 2015
Spot the odd one out? Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
iWHO? iMac, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iWatch ….. Design education in Newcastle iMac rescued Apple Arise Sir Jonathan Jonny’s father Mike, DT teacher, HMI BBC micro in schools and homes Now consultant at DATA We need schools to inspire kids with UK technological achievements Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
Where did STEM come from? SET For Success April 2002 – a footnote on p76! The STEM Framework 2008 Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What should it have achieved? At school STEM is typically treated as separate subjects. In the outside world real-life scientific and technological opportunities and challenges simply do not slot neatly into these categories. While schools are restricted by timetables and staffing to varying degrees, many grasp opportunities such as: • Building a stimulating curriculum where the links across all STEM subjects are explicit to teachers and learners alike – and perhaps doing so with feeder and other partner schools and colleges. • Drawing on outside organisations to engage learners – by using ‘real world’, cross -curricular STEM contexts and challenges. • Working together with scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians from the world of work to give learners an exciting yet realistic picture of a future which motivates them to choose these subjects. • Highlighting the wide range of rewarding careers available to those who choose STEM subjects in school or college. The STEM Framework Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What stopped it from working? STEM Cohesion Programme 2009 to 2011. “ By organising existing activities it is hoped that: (a) schools and colleges will have a better understanding of what is available to them and be more able to access appropriate provision and (b) stakeholders and funders should have a clearer picture of what is already being done and where gaps in provision remain. ” Poor vision, no innovation, subject focused. Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What is the STEM legacy? National STEM Centre York – Gatsby funded 97,000 visits per month; 65,900 UK teachers; 100% of secondary schools & colleges, 62% primary schools; eLibrary 9000+ resources. STEM Ambassadors Programme BIS funded 40 regions, c30,000 Ambassadors STEM clubs DfE/Gatsby funded 3000+ school clubs in STEM week 2015 And a wealth of experience on which to draw Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What’s changed in 10 years? • Schools have greater autonomy to determine priorities • 39 Local Enterprise Partnerships have a brief to stimulate skills provision • University fees make apprenticeships more attractive • Industrial Partnerships to increase the `pipeline’ of skills in their sector • technologies, such as MOOCS, social media and video conferencing support new ways of learning • IT companies have developed free tools and resources to support STEM learning • Cost of IT hardware has rapidly reduced, microelectronic gadgets are now abundant Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What is ETEP? Engineering & Technology Education Partnership Founded by CCITE, CRL and the IET Activate Learning, Aspirations Academy Trust, ISA Airbus, Autodesk, CBI, e-Skills, SEMTA, TechUK EDT, Industrial Cadets, Hamilton Trust ASCL, ASE, CAS, DATA, the MA, YST, Young Engineer Solent EBP, STE, Surrey Satro, WSC Cambridge U, Portsmouth U, Soton U, UCL, UCS Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What is a Skilful School? iSTEM+ Integrated STEM and more: Subjects: Science, DT, Engineering, Maths, Computing, Geography, Art&Design, Sport, Enterprise, PSHE… Skills: team work, problem- solving, practical skills, communication, study… Engagement: peers, families, ambassadors, employers, HE, workplace, learning community… Cross-curricular group projects Presentations and competitions Portfolios and accreditation Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What is an iSTEM+ Cluster? The Gosport iSTEM+ cluster: • Fareham College and the CEMAST Centre 16+ • Bay House School and 6 th Form 11-19 • Brune Park Community School 11-16 • Gomer Junior School 8-11 Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
How £15k and some TLC can help Science & Engineering Clubs - £15k pump-prime • Buy new kit e.g. Arduinos, 3D printer… • Pay for staff time for planning, CPD etc. • Buy in external support e.g. Hamilton, eedNET • Pay for visits, conferences etc. • Software licences e.g. Vernier Logger Pro… Supported by help from local employers, Ambassadors, HE etc. Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What is an iSTEM+ Hub? Formerly 9 RDAs and STEMNet Regions 39 Local Enterprise Partnerships 40 STEMNet contract holders c200 Cities and towns with Mayors Hub 2 or 3 iSTEM+ clusters per year for 3 years Central meeting space with resources Shared CPD, resources, meetings etc. Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What is an iSTEM+ Region? Currently working in 3 regions: Hampshire, Northants and Suffolk All committed to helping school improvement through improved STEM provision. Also targeting Berkshire, Cambridge, Herts, Norfolk, Oxford, Surrey Seeking involvement within each LEP to create an iSTEM+ joined up nation! Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
How can business help? CBI Ambition for All in Schools campaign First steps: “ The report sets out a raft of measures that will revive our schools and ensure that they are developed so they are best able to help the UK compete against its international counterparts .” Implement on the ground by CEOs and companies adopting partner schools committed to iSTEP+ approach – supporting with £15k and support. Founders4Schools pairs over 8000 business leaders and 10000 high growth companies with schools. Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
What could Government do? Government is a significant employer of STEM skills. 438,000 teachers, 8.2 million pupils at 24,372 schools in England • 23 Chief Scientific Advisers, chaired by Professor Sir Mark Walport • Education Minister Nicky Morgan • Skills Minister Nick Boles DfE/BIS • Science Minister, Jo Johnson BIS, • Digital Economy Ed Vaizey BIS/DCMS • Industry and Enterprise Minister Anna Soubry BIS • Communities Minister Greg Clark Need to make a clear appeal to schools to prepare pupils for the `manufacturing renaissance’ sought by the EEF, and support them in doing so? Your Life campaign was a very welcome first step. Supporting iSTEM+ approach is a practical way to ensure its objectives are met. Take the lead in persuading companies, charities and philanthropists to back a national programme of investment in our future. Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
How could iSTEM be organised? National STEM Centre Gatsby Foundation: We believe that private foundations like Gatsby should see part of their role as being, in some sense, a research and development arm of government. The caution needed when handling public funds can make it difficult for government agencies to back higher- risk proposals, even when they have significant potential for public benefit. For this reason we seek to support innovative projects in our education work. Pool of available expertise ETEP role Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
How can you help? 1. Help us make the case as strong as possible. 2. Spread the word to others who could help. 3. Contact CEOs you know. 4. Persuade Government contacts to support. 5. Offer to help support schools/clusters. 6. Suggest what else we should be doing. Adrian Oldknow adrian@ccite.org 9th June 2015
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