We all wish kindergarten never ended. Why? It was so much fun! However, many of us have been brainwashed that education is a rigid learning and disciplined process; rather than a fun filled adventurous process.

According to researchers, kindergarten is the most effective period of learning. How can we make the kindergarten model continue? Step into the world with Beyond Education …

of design & technology which will dominate the future of business and experience the full design process of:

•Researching

•Sketching

•Building

•Programming

•Problem solving

Step into the world …

What is Build a Bot?

A program exposing students to Science, Technology, Team Work, Design, Computer Programming and Engineering

Build a Bot

We create a fun environment that teaches STEM skills and excites students for the real world possibilities in Science and Technology fields

Course Structure

The course runs for 8 months, 2 hours per session, once a week with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 9 students per class.

The program focuses on compact teaching periods (20-30min) with extended hands on periods (1h30) assisted by close teacher support. This fosters a self-empowering approach to learning, while not allowing struggle and frustration to set in.

What are the Results?

STEM skills that have traditionally been taught in a theoretical setting are now taught using real world examples and problems.

It fast tracks students who have an interest in STEM fields; encourages and empowers those who have a fear of STEM.

Students are eager to solve the exciting challenges presented but are forced to learn the skills they need in a non threatening environment.

Other programs?

Beyond Education also helps disadvantaged schools prepare for the First Lego League (FLL).

FLL is an international robotics program for 9 to 16 year olds, which is designed to get children excited about science and technology -- and teach them valuable employment and life skills. A theme is provided each year by FLL and teams prepare for a provincial competition in November. Successful provincial teams are chosen to compete at a national competition in Gauteng.

For more information see www.firstlegoleague.org

University science departments face various challenges, but most agree that the lack of adequate entry-level skills in maths and science is one of the most serious issues: “No level of South African education, from kindergarten to post-doctoral studies, can yet be called a scientific success”

Source: Christie, 2005 Successes and failures in the

development of science and technology in South Africa.

The state of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in South Africa

Minimum of 4 Students:

R 1500 per student per month( excluding travel cost for trainer)

Total cost per team of 4 students R 6000 per month for 8 months = R 48 000

Course will include all computer and Lego mind storm NXT robotic kits.

Cost breakdown