2016-2017 Calendar Events and Other School Information
March 2017
DCIS Newsletter
Collaboration with MIT in New STEAM Programme
Enhanced STEAM curriculum ( Science , Technology , Engineering , Art and Maths ) developed by experts , researchers and scientists from MIT in Boston
Students at DCIS will soon benefit from an innovative collaboration between Nord Anglia Education and MIT ( Massachusetts Institute of Technology ), one of the world ’ s most influential universities . From April 2017 , the school will offer an enhanced STEAM curriculum ( Science , Technology , Engineering , Art and Maths ) developed by experts , researchers and scientists from MIT .
At the centre of this collaboration is MIT ’ s philosophy of ‘ mind and hand ’, which calls for a hands-on , interdisciplinary approach to learning and problem solving . This approach encourages students to develop key 21st century skills such as flexibility , creativity , communication and complex problem solving , which will support students ’ success in school as well as preparing them for the jobs of the future .
DCIS students will attend the MIT-Nord Anglia STEAMFest hosted by the university in April 2017 . There , they will interact with and learn from renowned MIT academics through a programme of forward-looking activities including bioengineering , coding and robotics . From September , students will also participate in a series of in-school challenges which focus on developing practical solutions to real-world challenges . Teachers at DCIS will stay up-to-date in the latest developments in STEAM through annual professional development workshops and ongoing training with MIT staff .
DCIS Principal Christopher Short said , “ We are really looking forward to our engagement with the MIT programme . Not only will a group of students get to visit one of the top rated universities in the world but all our students will benefit from the focus on STEAM activities throughout the year . The programme fits very well with our existing curriculum and gives an exciting edge that will engage students and children of all ages .”
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John Durant , Director of the MIT Museum and Adjunct Professor in the Science , Technology Society Program said , “ Collaborating with DCIS will enable us to develop something truly exciting . The activities we have created for students take a unique approach to problem solving , working across disciplines and promoting collaboration between students in the creation of innovative solutions to real world challenges .”