Linking Curriculum Learning to STEM Careers

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been designed for both secondary teachers and further education lecturers, with case studies and specific activities for each sector. This course is for all teachers, to enable you to embed careers learning in your teaching. Careers leads may find this course useful to support school and college strategies. Our focus is on the UK STEM sector, however, we will be presenting the need for STEM skilled working, reference to the practise of employer volunteers, and approaches equally applicable to other countries. You can use the hashtag #FLSTEMCareers to talk about this course on social media.

• Approaches for reviewing current practice, understanding your students’ careers need and planning a STEM careers learning journey.
• Adapting your teaching with careers resources to motivate and inspire your students.
• Engaging with local employers to both raise your students’ aspirations and develop your knowledge about STEM careers.
• The wider context of your school or college and the Gatsby Careers Benchmarks.