Presented by

Fizza mushtaq, Iqra ZAHeer,

Khansa ghaffar, noor asghar, noor fatima, zainab mehmood
Creating an Environment for
Sustaining STEM
STEM and 21 Century st

Learning
• 21st century Careers in Science, Technology
Engineering, and Math
• Project Based and Active Learning
• Interdisciplinary
Goals OF 21ST CENTURY
LEARNING
• Preparedness for the 21st C. workplace
• Global Awareness
• Environmental Literacy
• Information and Media Literacy
LEARNING ENVIROMENT
• A vision for learning environments where students engage in
critical inquiry, collaborative problem solving, and the
integration and transfer of knowledge across disciplines
21 CENTURY SKILLS 4Cs
ST

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Creativity
TYPESOF LEARNING
ENVIROMENT
• The physical environment

• The pupils’ environment

• The professional environment.

Physical Environment
• Physical learning environment is a concept referring to the
space, equipment and tools used in schools.
• FURNITURE
Flexibility
Durability
Integration with Technology
• EQUIPMENT
CONT…
• EQUIPMENT
• ACOUSTICS
In Space
 Floor/Ceiling Materials
 Acoustical Panels
Factors Affecting the Physical Environment

• Layout: The arrangement of furniture, equipment, and learning

spaces plays a crucial role in creating an engaging and conducive
environment for STEM education.

• Resources: Availability and accessibility of resources such as

laboratory equipment, technology tools, and educational materials
significantly impact the learning experience.

• Behavior Management: Effective behavior management strategies

contribute to a positive and productive learning environment by
fostering respect, responsibility, and engagement.

• Safety: Ensuring the safety and well-being of students and educators

is paramount in any learning environment, particularly in STEM
settings with potential hazards.
THE PUPILS ENVIROMENT
A positive psychological environment can encourage students
to engage with the curriculum—and their fellow students—in
ways that can enhance their personal and professional
development.
HOW PUPILS LEARN
• Behaviourism
• Piagetianism
• Social contructivism
 Knowledge is a stuff
 The mind is the container
 Learning involves putting stuff in the container .
Bereiter and Scardamalia ,
1995
 Pedagogy ; a craft for stocking minds .
 Educational testings; a process for inventorying mental
contents.
Bereiter and Scardamalia ,
1995
THE PROFESSIONAL
ENVIROMENT
• Professional environments should provide a positive
atmosphere marked by effective communication,
adequate resources and opportunities for career
development.
• They should also be conducive to the type of worker you
are, your personality and your values.
• The senior staff have knowledge about to create , sustain
and manage the enviroment
Four conditions require
1. Responsibility
2. Circumstances that enable change to happen
3. New experience
4. Respect