CHICAGO, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- British
International School of Chicago,
Lincoln Park has today announced
that it will be part of a new collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). BISC Lincoln Park will implement a unique
science, technology, engineering, visual arts and mathematics
(STEAM) program based on the multi-disciplinary approach pioneered
by MIT.
Launching in September 2016, the
program includes the development of a series of in-school
challenges for students which focus on the juncture between the
five STEAM disciplines. This recognizes that many of today's
innovations arise from the intersection of these different
subjects; from art and engineering to technology and
science.
In addition to the in-school activities, students from BISC
Lincoln Park will travel to Massachusetts to participate in an exclusive
program each spring along with students from other Nord Anglia
Education schools. They will learn directly from lecturers
and students at one of the world's leading STEAM institutions. BISC
Lincoln Park STEAM discipline teachers will also benefit from
unique professional development opportunities through annual
workshops and ongoing training with MIT
staff, hosted by the MIT Museum.
Core to the collaboration is the reflection of MIT's philosophy of 'Mens et Manus', 'mind and
hand', which calls for a hands-on approach to problem solving.
Through this approach, BISC Lincoln Park students will develop key
transferable skills, such as flexibility, creativity and
communication, which can be employed across all academic subjects,
and in future careers.
"Children will learn the skills of the scientific method," said
Science Leader, Tom Collins. "How to
gather data in math. How to present their findings in a creative
way in art."
"Being able to transfer those skills from one silo of learning
to another enables them to see problems in a much more creative way
and solve those problems."
Andrew Fitzmaurice, Chief
Executive Officer at Nord Anglia Education said, "As educators, it
is our role to ignite our students' ambitions and prepare them for
tomorrow's challenges. This new program with MIT will ensure that our students are equipped with
the skills they will need in the future workplace and that they
learn these skills in an inspiring way.
"This is an exceptional opportunity for both our students and
teachers to benefit from the expertise of one of the world's
preeminent education institutions. With our performing arts
curriculum developed in conjunction with The
Juilliard School, and this exciting collaboration with
MIT, we have ensured that our students
will learn from the best. This positions our schools at the
forefront of innovative education."
John Durant, Director of the MIT
Museum and Founder of the Cambridge Science Festival said,
"Collaborating with Nord Anglia has enabled us to develop something
truly exciting. The activities we have created for Nord Anglia
students take a unique approach to problem solving, working across
disciplines and promoting collaboration between students to create
innovative solutions to real world challenges.
"We hope the collaboration with Nord Anglia will inspire
students and staff alike, and provide students with key
transferable skills that can be employed throughout their
lives."
The program is expected to expand to educate more than 35,000
students at Nord Anglia's 42 international schools in following
years. This new venture comes one year after Nord Anglia Education
launched its performing arts collaboration with The Juilliard School.
For further information, please contact:
Media:
James Haenes, Director of
Communications, james.haenes@bischicagolp.org, 773-506-2097
About British International School of
Chicago, Lincoln Park
BISC Lincoln Park is an internationally-minded private
institution preparing students two-years old and up to succeed
through a values-based education at a state-of-the-art, five-story
campus with a true-to-the-heart Chicago neighborhood feel. Founded in 2001,
the school's mission is to provide an ever-evolving experience for
ever-evolving learners. BISC Lincoln Park recognizes the uniqueness
of each child through learning that promotes challenge and
personalized education at all levels. To learn more about BISC
Lincoln Park's unique, international private school experience,
please visit: www.bischicagolp.org.
About Nord Anglia Education, Inc.
Nord Anglia Education (NYSE: NORD) is the world's leading
premium schools organization. Our 42 international schools are
located in China, Europe, the Middle
East, Southeast Asia and North America. Together,
they educate more than 35,300 students from kindergarten through to
the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying
philosophy – we are ambitious of our students, our people and our
family of schools. Our schools deliver a high quality education
through a personalized approach enhanced with unique global
opportunities to enable every student to succeed. Nord Anglia
Education is headquartered in Hong
Kong SAR, China. Our website
is www.nordangliaeducation.com.
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