About STEP CENTRE

ABOUT US

Science Technology Environment Partnership (STEP) Centre main mission is to promote STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Design & Technology, Art, and Mathematics) through an effective engagement in STEAM Education towards Innovativeness. This is achieved through the development of student’s understanding of and interest in STEAM Education by means of providing platforms to implement high value STEAM Programs through strong networking and effective partnership.

 

A total of seven (7) iconic programs were developed to encourage more participations of students in STEAM activities. The seven programs are:

 

  1. F1 in Schools (competition)
  2. Students in STEAM (competition)
  3. R.E.A.L. Learning (pipeline competition)
  4. STEAM Outreach Programme (outreach & training)
  5. Green School Gardening (training & support)
  6. Green Initiatives (support platform)
  7. STEAM for Future (skills training)

Functions


  • To provide platform for schools and to assist teachers in encouraging and increasing the involvement of students in STEAM activities and programmes.
  • To increase the number of students' enrollment in STEAM programmes and Science stream.
  • Cultivate students' interests and provide understanding about the importance of STEAM subjects and programmes.
  • Give equal opportunities to all students and not just Science stream students to enroll in STEAM programs.
  • To ensure the quality and relevance of the STEAM Programmes.
  • To support Ministry of Education's effort to improve student's innovativeness and problem-solving skills.
  • To cultivate the innovative mindset and culture within the students.

Our Objectives


The main objectives of STEP Centre establishment are to ensure:

  • Student’s understanding of and interest in STEAM Education.
  • Student’s understanding of and interest in STEAM Education.
  • Student’s engagement in STEAM Education.
  • Improved Quality of Innovativeness and through Strong Networking and Effective Partnership.
  • The development of enabling STEAM Education resources (programmes and opportunities for involvement).