In a move to spark youngsters\u2019 interest in engineering, East Ayrshire Council has teamed up with a trailblazing national organisation to bring a new educational programme into schools.<\/p>\n
Pupils will work on design and make projects, supported by professional engineers from local industry who will offer a \u2018real-world\u2019 context for the learning, while acting as role models for the budding young scientists.<\/p>\n
Primary Engineer, founded in 2005, already supports schools throughout the UK and will now be working with local pupils and teachers.\u00a0They will help girls and boys from a very early age to aspire to become Scottish engineers of the future<\/p>\n
Executive Director of Educational and Social Services Graham Short said: \u201cThe idea is to stimulate in children an interest in engineering, which will also lead to a new understanding of science subjects and mathematics\u201d.<\/p>\n
Councillor Stephanie Primrose, Spokesperson for Lifelong Learning, said: \u201cThis exciting development brings a new dimension to linking schools and industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe programme will be of long-term benefit to young people, as they approach an increasingly competitive jobs market in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n Susan Scurlock, Primary Engineer Chief Executive, said: \u201c<\/strong>We believe that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are key subjects in securing positive opportunities and career paths for future generations – and that this begins in primary school.<\/p>\n \u201cWe look to provide a rich learning experience for pupils. Our Leaders Award scheme helps to bring professionals into the classroom to provide a link to the wider world and to encourage young people to take part in STEM activities\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a move to spark youngsters\u2019 interest in engineering, East Ayrshire Council has teamed up with a trailblazing national organisation to bring a new educational programme into schools. Pupils will work on design and make projects, supported by professional engineers from local industry who will offer a \u2018real-world\u2019 context for the learning, while acting as … Continue reading Young bright sparks get into engineering<\/span>