Multimedia module to ease teaching, learning of stem subjects launched

PUTRAJAYA: STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subject teachers can now produce their own teaching aid in video form to facilitate teaching and learning with the launching of the 21st Century STEM PdPC Multimedia Module, here, today.
The multimedia module in the e-book form, aimed at raising students' interest and motivation in STEM subjects, can be downloaded for free from www.eduwebtv.com for use by schools, students and the public.
It was produced by 10 teachers in the STEM fields and in information and communications technology (ICT) who were selected for their expertise in benefiting from the use of technology.
Education director-general Tan Sri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof in his speech text at the launch of the '21st Century STEM PdPC Multimedia Module: Enculturation of Digital Technology' at the Education Ministry here, said each teacher should have the PdPc for STEM subjects, in tandem with the advancement in the use of information technology.
The speech text was read out by the ministry's Teacher Education Division director, Datuk Mahmud Karim.
"The change had to be introduced as students in the new millennium are the digital generation who need to be directly involved in facilitating teaching and learning of STEM subjects.
"Conventional teaching through the 'chalk and talk' method is less relevant now," he said.
Khair said the application shared in the module could help students understand the concept of STEM subjects that were considered difficult and thence, help them answer the examination questions well.
"Hopefully, this effort can change the perception that STEM subjects are tough," he added. — Bernama