STEAM Learning – LIVE virtual class with Canadian International School Singapore experts

Thinking of relocating to Singapore? Find out why Canadian International Singapore (CIS) is one of the most popular IB schools in Singapore and get an insight into their teaching methods and school life.

In this livestream Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics session, CIS experts will guide you on a learning journey through the lens of a primary student. You’ll gain valuable insights into experiential learning at CIS, including how the school’s new combined Open Minds and STEAM approach helps support curriculum outcomes, and develop the knowledge and skills that students need to be future-ready learners. You’ll also hear from staff and students about how CIS students are encouraged to be critical and creative designers, innovators and problem solvers.

At the end of the session, you’ll have the opportunity to “experientialise” yourself by building and applying the knowledge and during the session and there will be a take-home activity to do with the family too.

After all, nothing beats a first-hand experience!

Date: 31 March
Time: 10am-11.15am
Place: Zoom
Price: Free

About the presenters

Christa Craats – Experiential Learning Coordinator K-12
Christa has over 20 years teaching experience in Canada and Singapore, developing the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to design and execute highly effective and relevant learning experiences for students. She’s passionate about connecting learning to real world contexts and creating learning environments that stimulate curiosity, support individuality, engage students in collaboration and encourage creative problem solving.

Andrew Deir – STEAM Facilitator
Andrew has worked as an educator for 16 years in Canada, USA, Taiwan and Singapore. Through teaching homeroom, visual arts, Open Minds and STEAM, his goal is to be innovative and to give students agency over their learning. Andrew started the primary school’s STEAM program at the CIS Lakeside campus, and collaborates with private and public educators in Singapore and members of the community in diverse roles.

Joe Teft – Open Minds Lead Teacher
With 15 years’ experience teaching in Australia, South Korea, Kuwait, Cambodia and Singapore, Joe understands the responsibility schools have in preparing students for the world in which they live and the future. As an Open Minds Lead, he wants students to fully appreciate the beauty of the environment around them and use current technology effectively to create something purposeful for the benefit of our world.