Programme Outline
School Employer Connections arranged 120 placements in Term 3 of 2009 and 2010 for teachers of STEM subjects from the North Eastern, Western and Southern Education and Library Board areas.
What are STEM subjects?
STEM subjects include:
Construction
Engineering
Environmental sciences
Food science
Geology
Health sciences
Horticulture/agriculture
ICT
Manufacturing
Mathematics
Psychology
Science
Technology and design
Feedback
I have thoroughly enjoyed this placement. It has given me an opportunity to see how another work place operates - teamwork, strategic planning etc. It has also allowed me to find out more about the Loughs Agency, primarily our River Foyle and what happens on it, how water quality/fish stocks are monitored. I have made valuable contacts which will enhance my development work in schools. Personally it has given me an opportunity to reflect on my own work - areas for development and improvement. I have spent one of the best weeks of my career at the Loughs Agency and I would thoroughly recommend it to other colleagues. An absolutely brilliant and worthwhile programme - thank you for giving me this opportunity.
Donna Cartin, VP of Foyle View School, on placement at the Loughs Agency 12-16 April 2010
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The programme last year was a resounding success. Some of the key findings from the evaluation are as follows:
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Note of thanks and congratulations
We thank all the host companies for their engagement, generosity, time and effort which have made this programme such a success. We also congratulate all the teachers on their commitment and hard work and wish them well in taking their learning back to the classroom.
