Image caption: Guests are guided through Te Kōhangu Museum of Waitangi
To meet future economic demands, New Zealand needs to produce more science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) graduates than ever before. Those with STEM qualifications are the developers of new technologies, they’re problem solvers and they’re creating jobs that have never before existed. It’s important that everyone in Aotearoa has the opportunity to engage with STEM and be a part of our digital future.
Building a diverse workforce starts with our schools and teachers and, unfortunately, not all schools have the same opportunities. Monika Kern from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is looking forward to giving teachers in the Far North access to quality Professional Development (PD) this year. “The Far North District is full of beautiful people and places, but access to professional development opportunities can be limited due to the distance from major cities. We look forward to providing learning and development for our local teachers in our local area, grounded in our local stories.”
Image caption: Guests at Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi learn through the waka interactive touch screen.
