Institutionalising STEM integration through curriculum architecture and interdisciplinary co-assessment

A study conducted at a STEM-specialist secondary school in Astana, Kazakhstan, highlights a model for institutionalising STEM integration within formal curriculum structures, moving beyond individual teacher initiatives. The approach leverages informatics as a coordinating subject, employing both vertical progression of the informatics curriculum and horizontal coordination mechanisms for interdisciplinary co-assessment of shared learning tasks.

This approach to STEM integration offers a scalable model for fostering interdisciplinary skills and knowledge within educational systems. By institutionalising cross-subject collaboration and co-assessment, it ensures a more robust and consistent delivery of integrated learning experiences. This can enhance student preparedness for complex, real-world challenges that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.

STEM integration can be institutionalised through curriculum architecture rather than relying solely on individual teacher initiative.

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