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MES Indian School to introduce STEAM Robotics and AI education

Published: 08 Apr 2021 - 08:16 am | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 09:31 am
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Doha: A curriculum programme on STEAM Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is planned to launch in MES Indian School. This Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Robotics Programme incorporates more hands-on, play-way learning experiences and focuses on students’ learning through Al technology and innovation.

The pedagogy is tailor-made based on Bloom’s taxonomy and varies with syllabus and age group. “Our STEAM Robotics Education laboratories are new and designed to create an inspirational atmosphere for students to be change-makers by placing the right tools in their hands, tinkering with our robotic kits and STEAM Learning Models, foster collaboration, enhance learning and engender their creativity, curiosity. Our structured STEAM Robotics curriculum is designed for the regular annual programme, which provides lessons for the students from Kindergarten to grade 9, which is integrated with School ACP,” School Principal Hameeda Kadar said.

Applied Learning Program is designed to develop hard skills and competencies in students concerning robotics, coding, design, and computational thinking. This programme ensures that students can build the required skills and knowledge to prepare them for a revolutionary world. The comprehensive workshops would enable students of different learning methods to develop their unique potential.

Every educational product offered is meant to provide a holistic approach to STEAM. “Our skilled facilitators are highly experienced with positive feedback given by teachers and students. Our facilitators aim to build students’ skills and competencies and believe that having a hands-on learning experience is a vital aspect of any curriculum. Our educational robotics kits are a selfpaced experiential learning package that helps students learn STEAM concepts in a practical approach. The package will include the KIT, Projects/ Activities guide, and programming software license,” Chief Coordinator Manmmadhan Mambally said. The school will also introduce new technologies like drones, humanoids, CNC and 3D art, and printing.

This initiative would enable students to become confident to be lifelong learners, promote an iterative process of trial and error, and use socially interactive, open-ended learning to build social, emotional, and creative skills. Make coding, robotics, and STEAM concepts exciting and fun through active engagement. STEAM is a significant key to future success for students and the future of the entire nation and region.