Stem Education: Supporting The Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
Presented during Concurrent Session 10B: STEM Education: Supporting the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
Abstract
The role of Stem Education i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics in raising the next Generation of Aviation Professionals in very crucial in the 21st century of globalized world. Everyone regardless of the future choice of profession, needs proficiency in stem. In developing countries like Ghana, the role of the educational curriculum is very key when it comes to promoting stem education with a spill-over effect of supporting the drive in raising the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals. That is the enormous benefits of Stem Education in raising the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals cannot be overlooked.
From basic educational level e.g. Kindergarten, primary, junior and senior high school to Tertiary Educational level (polytechnics and universities), what measures must be put in place to drive students interest in pursuing stem education such as piloting, aeronautical or aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and air traffic control. From making of compulsory study of math and science subjects at both basic and secondary levels of education to making emphasis on the need to pass these subjects before moving on the educational ladder. Background knowledge of the teacher or instructors of these subjects at the basic level is very crucial in the formulation of any strategy to raise the level of student’s interest in stem courses such that enough stem graduates can be churned out to take up stem jobs in aviation. Foundation Bridge Programs in Stem Subjects is another pathway of driving student’s interest in Stem Courses since most students don’t meet the criteria for admission because is very rigorous and of high standards hence deters most high school graduates to pursue Stem Education. Formation of Science and Mathematics Clubs, Coding Camps, Robotics boot camps, Airport tours and intro flights are great support channels for raising the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals. This can be achieved through science and math quiz competitions among high schools, Career Day at Schools, Paragliding and Flight simulations in schools.
National platforms bringing various stakeholders and the youth such as Young Aviators Forum organised by Young Aviators Ghana in Partnership with Ministry of Aviation Ghana which took place in Ghana on the theme; Harnessing Ghanaian Youth in Aviation Development is a great source of mentorship and transfer of experiential knowledge and skills from the Older Generation to the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals. On this platform matters in relation to financial options for training, youth employment in the Aviation sector and its potential, The Next Generation and the future of work can be addressed. High School Outreach is another means of engaging students on the opportunities to choose careers in aviation and providing career Guidance and Counselling.
Stem Education: Supporting The Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
Mori Hosseini Student Union Events Center (Bldg #610) – Rooms 165 E/F
The role of Stem Education i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics in raising the next Generation of Aviation Professionals in very crucial in the 21st century of globalized world. Everyone regardless of the future choice of profession, needs proficiency in stem. In developing countries like Ghana, the role of the educational curriculum is very key when it comes to promoting stem education with a spill-over effect of supporting the drive in raising the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals. That is the enormous benefits of Stem Education in raising the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals cannot be overlooked.
From basic educational level e.g. Kindergarten, primary, junior and senior high school to Tertiary Educational level (polytechnics and universities), what measures must be put in place to drive students interest in pursuing stem education such as piloting, aeronautical or aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and air traffic control. From making of compulsory study of math and science subjects at both basic and secondary levels of education to making emphasis on the need to pass these subjects before moving on the educational ladder. Background knowledge of the teacher or instructors of these subjects at the basic level is very crucial in the formulation of any strategy to raise the level of student’s interest in stem courses such that enough stem graduates can be churned out to take up stem jobs in aviation. Foundation Bridge Programs in Stem Subjects is another pathway of driving student’s interest in Stem Courses since most students don’t meet the criteria for admission because is very rigorous and of high standards hence deters most high school graduates to pursue Stem Education. Formation of Science and Mathematics Clubs, Coding Camps, Robotics boot camps, Airport tours and intro flights are great support channels for raising the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals. This can be achieved through science and math quiz competitions among high schools, Career Day at Schools, Paragliding and Flight simulations in schools.
National platforms bringing various stakeholders and the youth such as Young Aviators Forum organised by Young Aviators Ghana in Partnership with Ministry of Aviation Ghana which took place in Ghana on the theme; Harnessing Ghanaian Youth in Aviation Development is a great source of mentorship and transfer of experiential knowledge and skills from the Older Generation to the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals. On this platform matters in relation to financial options for training, youth employment in the Aviation sector and its potential, The Next Generation and the future of work can be addressed. High School Outreach is another means of engaging students on the opportunities to choose careers in aviation and providing career Guidance and Counselling.
