Overview of STEAM Education and Scholarships in Tunisia
Explore the evolution of STEAM education in Tunisia, focusing on extracurricular activities, government initiatives, and the mission of Youth for Science Foundation. Discover how students excel in research, access scholarships, and participate in diverse programs like science fairs and workshops. Gain insights into the educational landscape and the role of technology in shaping Tunisia's academic future.
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Tunisia Extra Curricula STEAM activities, facts and perspectives Presented by: Alaya BETTAIEB President Youth for Science Foundation Belt & Roas Teenager Maker Camp & Teacher Workshop Beijing, 17-22 December 2017
General Context of Education & Technology in Tunisia 1956 Independence Government Engagement in Education, Health , Women, Water & Openess to the world Priority to Education 1972 Trade & Industry Agreement with EU 1974 Youth Extra Curricula activities since 1974 1982 Transfer of Technology with US. 1984 Openess to Asia 1987, new President new vision : Quantity first 2000s, decline of educational system, lowest PISA ranking 2011 : Arab Spring : lack of vision, absence of model 2011 : Launching Youth for Science Foundation
Fondations Mission STEAM Education Differently (PBL projects/problems based learning : empower to act wisely ) 1. 2. Mastering Research Procedure s and methodology 3. Science Communication in English 4. Competing with peers 5. Applying for the best universitiesworldwide 6. Backing and networking for more STEAM activities
Facts about doing Research Students have unprecedented access to wealth of information In one month of research, studentcan learn 3 months of schoolwork, Successful Scientists range now from 10 to 90 years old, Researchers are becoming youngerand projects more sophisticated Tens of thousands of studentsare doing researcheach year More to gain than to lose Visit http://www.archimedesinitiative.org/topics.html and seevideos : - Whyyou should do a science fairproject - What I enjoyed - Making a difference 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Scholarships College tuition increasingly expensive, unaffordable to many 2. Financial aid alwaysavailable for diligent students whodemonstrate initiative, such as National Merit Scholarship, Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, and collegeoffred sholarship for extracurricularactivities (athletics, public service, music, mathematics, and significantly STEAM R&D) 3. Over $ 4 Million in scholarshipare distributed thru ISEF fairs everyyear 1.
YSF Programs Starting with S&T Fair in 2011 (National Organiser) Workshops on Ideation (mid school level) STEAM Camps (multi-theme 12-19 years ) Mono theme (Biodiversity) camps for primary school kids Training science club animators ( Planete Science) Science Week since 2017 ( 10-15 November of each year) Science Theater Tour 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Starting 2018 : 1. Mono theme STEAM camps ( in addition to multi theme camps) 2. Hosting International STEAM Camps ( Africa and beyond) 3. Science Theater Contest 4. Science & Technology Tours worldwide 5. Alliance with International Organisation engaged in STEAM activities for youth (International Fairs in Europe, China, others) 6. Franchising STEAM clubs locally
Tunisias Challenges The Research Culture at High School 1. 2. The supporting environmentoutsideschools 3. Finding Labs 4. Finding Mentors 5. Finding Means
Collaboration with China Belt & Road Camp and Workshop is an excellent initiative China becomesa leading nation in STEAM Excellent relation with Tunisia with several projects in science and technology. Kids component is missing Participants exchange in Science Fairs is a good start.
