Teaching STEM: Preparing Students for the Modern Workforce – Robert Walsh, Part 3 (Homeschooling Every Subject)
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"We have to remember that God as the creator gave us the ability to know and understand these things and then to utilize them in some way to influence our world around us." ~ Robert Walsh
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Join Yvette Hampton and Robert Walsh as they delve into the benefits of STEM education for homeschool families. Learn how to integrate technology, engineering, and digital literacy into your homeschooling journey. Discover why STEM is crucial for today's job market and how it equips students with essential skills for the future.
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Discussion Questions:Yvette Hampton shared her experience of stepping out of her comfort zone to teach STEM subjects. How can homeschooling parents effectively tackle subjects they are unfamiliar with?
Robert Walsh mentioned that 92% of today's jobs require some form of digital literacy. How can you design your homeschool course of study ensure that children gain sufficient digital skills?
How important do you think it is for children to learn touch typing, considering Robert’s point about the evolution of the computer keyboard?
Discuss the rapid change in technology that Robert highlighted. How can homeschool educators stay updated with the latest tech advancements to pass on to their students?
What strategies can parents use to incorporate biblical worldview into STEM education, as discussed towards the end of the episode?
Considering the various career options within STEM fields mentioned by Robert, which ones do you think offer the most potential for future job growth and why?
Robert emphasized the importance of understanding rather than memorizing how to use technology. How can this approach be integrated more effectively into homeschool STEM education?
How can homeschool educators balance the benefits and drawbacks of rapidly advancing AI in their teaching curriculum?
Reflect on Robert's point about conservative Christian involvement in tech fields to influence societal values. In what ways can homeschool educators prepare their students to take on such roles responsibly and boldly?
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