STEM Careers Online Module Claire Nix – Babcock International Group Leanne Hunnex – The Dorcan Academy, Swindon
STEM Careers Online Module Legacy project from three years of DfE funding for STEM Careers Developed by Sheffield Hallam University and Babcock in partnership with University of Warwick IER Unit
Structure and content /fac/soc/ier/ngrf/stem/ Includes:- Self assessment Labour market information Teaching aids Downloads resources Interactive materials
Effective career learning… Starts early Depends on a planned and progressive programme Engages and inspires all learners Has a clear vision Involves partners – subject teachers, employers, parents Has a sound evidence based
Funding through Welsh spoke Trial for a post graduate course based on the module with two taught days. 24 participants – 18 careers advisers & 6 teachers from Wales and South West Assessment based on portfolios Evaluation by Richard Watermeyer – University of Cardiff
Student Objectives How to inspire students to commit to STEM subjects longer term Better informed – breadth, LMI, resources More confident with departments within school Increase motivation in STEM by showing real job opportunities Promote for all abilities - not just high flyers How to support better links with industry
Contributors to STEM Careers Awareness
A Learners Perspective Background And Reasons For Taking The Module The Dorcan Academy school 17.7% FSM 53% 5 A-C including English & Maths (National Average is 57%) Ofsted inspection in November
The Module Structure: Independent in-depth learning Flexibility to fit work load Encourages analysis and self reflection of practice Allows colleagues to tailor and apply learning to their individual work situations
Outcomes ActionNext Steps Mapping exercise of STEM activities Cross curricular STEM group set up Raise the profile of STEM Discrete area on the VLE STEM power point to be created and recorded by the student CEG team for new staff Information sharing with all departments from STEM group Personal/Whole School Action Plans developed STEM event organised and run Appointment of a STEM co-ordinator agreed for Sept 2012 Analysis of KS4 & Post 16 option choices (% STEM) Feedback to SLT and map findings into curriculum planning for 2012/13 Analysis of Work Experience Placements (% STEM) Feed results into medium/long term curriculum planning Increase links with STEM employers (STEM group/Business partnerships)