STEAM is a unique concept that combines design thinking, product development and project work in a future-centric lab. The idea is to ensure that students become skilled through projects that combine Mathematics, English, Science, Computing, Business and more.
Emphasis is placed on practical experiments. Offering the very best of British curriculum schools, students can be seen designing and fabricating steel, wood, acrylic prototypes as well as mechanical, electrical and control systems along with coding and programming.
The objective is to strengthen the 5Cs – critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and commitment. This programme overlaps with the MBA programme, enabling them to also launch a venture and participate in Sunmarke’s Venture Incubator and Shark Tank.
In Primary School, students learn through discovery and invention, develop their problem-solving skills and become adept at vital technical and coding skills. They also design prototypes with the engineering design process, learn about innovation, SMART technologies and AI, enterprise and developer “maker” characteristics.
In Secondary School, students begin to master technical skills aligned to future industries — Industry 4.0. These include engineering capabilities, rapid prototyping and industry-ready standards whilst combining entrepreneurial nuances with maker-space ideas. They are introduced to SMART technologies and AI, working with industry mentors.
STEAM helps students see the larger picture while equally paying attention to the micro details. It requires them to think deeply and analytically and come up with practical solutions. Project-based learning and cross-curricular ventures shape their knowledge and skills, in different real-world contexts.
Problem solving with suggestions and processes that increase efficiency and productivity is key to STEAM projects. In every work they undertake in STEAM, students use methods like Engineering Design Process to iterate their solution, take risks and think outside-of-the-box.
The Arts play a crucial role in STEAM. While engineering skills might help an individual craft a product, the Arts elevate it to another level by combining design aesthetics, function and user-friendliness of the product. The Arts bring innovation and creativity to logical thinking.
