Join the STEM Report 2025 - Shape the Future of STEM Education
What is the STEM Report?
The Coding Ireland STEM Report is the largest survey of its kind in Ireland and is a pivotal initiative aimed at mapping the landscape of STEM education across Ireland's schools, libraries, and youth training centres. It seeks to identify trends, pinpoint gaps, and highlight opportunities to enhance STEM learning in Ireland.
What Does "STEM" Mean in the Report?
The term "STEM" in the STEM Report refers to the educational approach integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Titling it the "STEM Report" places this initiative within a broad framework that connects these four disciplines. However, the report specifically targets Coding, Technology, and Engineering within the STEM spectrum. This focused approach aims to thoroughly explore strategies for embedding these essential digital skills into Ireland’s education system, as Maths is often treated as its own distinct subject in schools.
Concentrating on Coding, Technology, and Engineering underscores their importance as key components of modern technological literacy. This emphasis aligns with evolving STEM frameworks to meet future-ready skills, preparing students for a rapidly advancing digital world.
Highlights from Last Year
Last year's STEM Report 2024 provided valuable insights into the state of STEM education. It revealed that while 60% of educational bodies are teaching STEM, 40% are not, yet 70% of these non-teachers are interested in integrating it. Additionally, 81% of educators feel they lack sufficient training, and 77% cite resource and funding shortages as major barriers. These findings underscore the need for continued support, making your input in 2025 essential.
Key Findings from STEM Report 2024
Here’s a summary of the 2024 data that highlights why your participation is needed:
| Category | Key Findings | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption of STEM Education | 60% teach STEM & Digital Skills; 40% do not, with 70% of non-teachers interested. | 60% teaching |
| Student Engagement | 42% high, 27% very high (total 69% high/very high); 27% moderate; 4% low. | 69% high/very high |
| Equipment Availability | 52% lack necessary equipment; Common: Tablets/iPads 79%, Laptops 73%. | 52% lack equipment |
| Funding | 85% lack sufficient funding; 62% use grants, 48% general fund. | 85% lack funding |
| Professional Development | 81% need training, 69% need curriculum guides, 60% need planning time. | 81% need training |
Who Should Fill Out the Survey?
The survey should be filled out by staff members working in primary and secondary schools, libraries, and youth training centres.
We highly encourage educators, librarians, and youth trainers to participate in this survey to help gather comprehensive insights into the current state and needs of STEM education. Your valuable input will contribute significantly to shaping future initiatives and resources to enhance STEM learning environments.
Why Participate?
Your participation shapes the future of STEM education, influencing policy and practice to better equip our youth with the skills needed for tomorrow's challenges.
- ✔ It helps understand the current state of STEM education across different regions and types of institutions, building on the 66% national average for integration.
- ✔ It identifies common challenges, such as the 77% citing lack of resources/funding, to develop targeted solutions.
- ✔ It highlights successful practices, like the 94% teaching coding, that can be replicated elsewhere.
- ✔ It informs policy and funding decisions, especially given the 85% facing funding constraints, to better support STEM education.
How to Participate
You can participate in the STEM Report 2025 by completing the survey, which is now open and takes about 5 minutes. Respond on behalf of your institution, reflecting collective experiences and views, with all responses kept confidential and no identifying information included.
When Will the STEM Report 2025 Be Published?
The STEM Report 2025 is scheduled to be published in May 2025.
Educators and staff members who respond to the survey will receive an advanced copy of the report. This comprehensive report will provide insights and analyses on the current state of STEM education in Ireland, highlighting advancements, challenges, and future trends. Stay tuned for its release to gain valuable information that can support educators, policymakers, and stakeholders in enhancing STEM education across the country.
Thank You
Thank you for your dedication to STEM education and for considering participation in the STEM Report 2025. Together, we can address the challenges identified, such as the 81% needing training and 52% lacking equipment, and build on successes like the 60% teaching STEM. Your insights will help shape a future where every student is equipped with the skills needed for innovation and growth.
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