TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LEGO Challenge
Importance of representation
Alice Azemi (left), Bedales School, says: “Overall, the event underscored the importance of representation and mentorship in inspiring the next generation. By
providing our students with access to diverse role models and hands-on experiences, we strive to cultivate a culture of innovation and inclusivity, empowering them to reach their full potential in STEM and beyond.” With nearly seven years of teaching experience, Alice has dedicated the past two years to Bedales Prep as a Key Stage 2 educator. Her role encompasses a diverse
range of subjects, from Mathematics and English to Humanities and Science. Alice’s deep passion lies in moulding young minds, fostering a love for learning within a broad curriculum, perfectly aligned with Bedales’ progressive ethos. The delivery of STEM activity at Bedales underlines the importance of several key factors in supporting the delivery of STEM activity and changing the face of engineering. The response from the students witnessed by workshop facilitators and teaching staff evidences the greater impact achieved by ‘real world’ engagement with professionals, and relatable scenario presentation in the promotion of STEM. By definition, workshop delivery in schools and youth groups is to an audience who – understandably – has limited real world experience of the realities of
the professions, activities, daily challenges, and rewards, that are key characteristics of complex industries such as healthcare engineering. For STEM activity to resonate with students, and therefore be an effective and impactful exercise, it is essential to find ways to bring, both physically and figuratively, the subject at hand to them. As the Institute continues on its mission
to drive STEM activity, expand outreach, and inspire its future leaders, regional member support, and engaging, thought-provoking delivery will become the foundations on which IHEEM can build the next generation of healthcare engineers.
WORK EXPERIENCE A significant opening for young people to engage with the healthcare engineering industry comes via work experience. The Institute promotes work experience and Apprentice opportunities on its website, connecting member organisations with aspiring engineers. There is no substitute for the first-hand experience and immersive learning to be gained from placements within a business, and IHEEM would encourage any business or organisation that is able to support and promote the availability of these valuable opportunities. To list work experience or Apprentice openings within your organisation, or to find out more about how you can facilitate this, please contact
training@iheem.org.uk.
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