Learn by building Foundation

STEM is the bedrock of advancement of any country,We commit to connecting to young people and communities, Inspiring them on how they can transform their society and then engage them with programs and event that empowers them with STEM and soft skills they can use to create change for their own lives, families and their communities Learn By Building Foundation has two main running programs: STEMTeers & SheTechs. Through our intervention, we have been committed to empower youth and educate them, to be well prepared to match the needs of the labor market as well as the development and advancement in technology in the world. Through STEMTeers program, we inspire young learners to becomes makers, by connecting, inspiring, and engaging them, from their local communities, to create the change we demand in our society. We engage students in STEM active participatory clubs and competitions, to inspire them to come up with new solutions and ideas that would serve the community. On the other hand, we engage qualified STEM teachers who transfer their knowledge to the students while mentor their work and influence them based on their practical experiences. This includes; inspiring them on how they can improve their local community, and also engage them with programs and event that would equip them with STEM.

Our second program is SheTechs, through which we equip girls and women with tech skills, like mobile apps development, digital skills, web development, IT, and embedded systems, basic electricity, smart electronics, etc. We aim at empowering women to be financially independent and enhance their role in the community, in addition to encouraging them to take up careers in STEM fields, and build and inclusive world.

Leadership and Mentorship: she serves as a leader and mentor to the team members. She inspires and motivate team members, foster a positive and productive work environment, and helps them grow both professionally and personally.  

Team Management: The team lead is responsible for overseeing the project team, including assigning tasks, setting goals, and ensuring the team members are working effectively and efficiently. She sometimes is involved in recruiting and selecting team members with the necessary skills and expertise.

Project Planning and Coordination: The team leads project planning, defining objectives, and setting project timelines. She works closely with the project stakeholders to establish project requirements and ensure the team understands and meets those requirements.

Technical Guidance: As a STEM experts she, provide technical guidance and support to the team members, helping them overcome challenges, providing insights, and facilitating knowledge sharing within the team.

Technical Guidance: As a STEM experts she, provide technical guidance
and support to the team members for the 12 weeks of implementation, helping them overcome challenges,
providing insights, and facilitating knowledge sharing within the team.

Communication and Collaboration: She will act as a bridge between
the project team and other stakeholders, including clients, managers,
and other departments. She communicates project progress, challenges,
and requirements effectively, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.
Collaboration and fostering a positive team culture are crucial aspects
of the role.

Quality Assurance: She ensures quality and accuracy of the project
deliverables .She reviews the work of team members, provide feedback, and ensure that the project meets the required standards and specifications through the 12 weeks program.

Inspire interest in STEM and spark community solutions and innovation in rural less privileged area using STEM and STEM tools

STEM is the bedrock of advancement in development nations. More than 50% percent of students fail STEM based subject in the National examination council. Most young learn, cannot connect what they learn to the real world.I

Our solutions do not only focus on STEM skills but on soft-skills that enables the young learners to think for themselves. The strategy in a fun way, through the activities that are provided and micro projects that the child can relate with.

The Child's responses, reactions and actions in the activities speaks a lot on how the child learns. In our previous projects, we have seen kids who were more interested in actively making stuff, but not able to communicate, some took a while to understand, some where eager to speak up for their project groups.

Even though we teach personal leadership and design thinking alongside STEM activities, we realize is comes naturally for some of the young learners

Formative research approach was used to gather information and insights before implementing a program or intervention. Here's a breakdown of the different components: 

1. Case studies with schools, children, and students: This likely involved in-depth investigations of specific schools, children, or students to understand their experiences, challenges, and needs. Case studies provide rich qualitative data and can offer valuable insights into the context and factors that influence outcomes. 

2. Pre-program and post-program evaluation interviews: These interviews were conducted to assess the impact of the program or intervention. Pre-program interviews were likely carried out before the program implementation to establish a baseline and gather initial information. Post-program interviews were conducted after the program to assess any changes, improvements, or challenges experienced by the participants. 

3. Monitoring progress of beneficiaries: This involved systematically tracking the progress of individuals who were part of the program over a specific period. It included collecting data on various indicators, such as academic performance, behavioral changes, or skill development. Monitoring helps to identify trends, measure success, and make necessary adjustments to improve program outcomes.

Overall, the combination of case studies, pre-program and post-program evaluation interviews, and progress monitoring allowed us to gather qualitative and quantitative data to understand the effectiveness of the program, assess the impact on beneficiaries, and make informed decisions for program improvement or expansion.

The formative research we carried out helped us to improve the methods of learning of our STEM activities. We listen more to learners’ ideas and encourage them to take initiatives after show them the basic how. We also learnt to involve parents and share with them the progress and things they make; this makes them to also get involved and encourage their children in making them proud.

By listening more to the learners' ideas and encouraging them to take initiatives, We have created an environment that fosters active participation and engagement.

We provide learners with foundational knowledge or skills before encouraging them to explore and take initiative. This helps them to put in the unique effort into learning. This approach helps to build a strong foundation and empowers the learners to apply their knowledge in creative ways.

Additionally, involving parents in the learning process and sharing the progress and achievements of their children is a wonderful way to create a supportive ecosystem. By keeping parents informed and engaged, you not only increase their awareness but also give them an opportunity to actively participate in their children's education. This involvement from parents can be a significant source of motivation for the children, as they feel supported and encouraged to excel in their STEM activities.

Overall, our approach demonstrates a commitment to improving the learning experience by giving learners autonomy, involving parents, and fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment. By incorporating these elements into your STEM activities, you are likely to create a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Learn by building foundation started as a community based project called STEMTeers that connects, inspire and engages young students between the ages of 8-15, in STEM-based learning and solutions. This done through hands-on ans activities and project activities. We believe that Education is not about filling buckets but sparking fires. We live in a community that has one of the largest out of school  children. What if we made Education more attractive, more community driven , more of connecting what we learn to the environment we live, more of making solutions than just passing an Exam. Our goal is spark improved interest in learning especially in STEM-based approach  and tools

1. How does the use of evidence-based learning approaches influence students' retention and transfer of knowledge across different subjects?
2. What are the long-term effects of evidence-based learning on students' academic and career outcomes?
3. How does evidence-based learning contribute to reducing educational disparities among different student populations?

Using the questions we raised to answer, here are some of our expectations

1. How does the use of evidence-based learning approaches influence students' retention and transfer of knowledge across different subjects?

Our activities will not only engage in STEM activities, for sake of understanding a STEM concept, but we hope to use these activities as tools to improve knowledge in other subject. With specialized focus on localized needs of the community in focus. For example using STEM activities to improve literacy and Numeracy for out of school kids

1. What are the long-term effects of evidence-based learning on students' academic and career outcomes?

We have seen learners in our program take up different career choice just, become mentors themselves and inspire others.We hope to do more extensive search on this

1. How does evidence-based learning contribute to reducing educational disparities among different student populations?

Is it possibles that Evidence-based learning can close the disparity gap. for example a Child in a rural having as much opportunity as a city has? The answer is Yes if it is properly done with the right tools.

The output will e used to improve the our program planning and implementation. Some key areas include

     - Assessing to quality STEM activities, projects, resources and materials to students in rural areas.

     - Offer teacher training and professional development programs to ensure educators are equipped with evidence-based teaching practices.

     - Collaborate with local communities, parents, and stakeholders to create a supportive ecosystem that values and promotes evidence-based learning.

     - Implement mentorship programs and peer learning opportunities to enhance students' engagement and motivation.

     - Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of evidence-based learning approaches through data collection and analysis.

The 12-week STEM activities with children aged 8-12 years in mostly rural areas, focusing on highly engaging and fun STEM activities and project-based learning, have the potential to yield both short-term and long-term outcomes. Here are some outcomes: 

Short-term outcomes:

1. Increased interest in STEM: Through engaging and fun activities, the children are likely to develop a heightened interest in STEM subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and math. They will discover the excitement and possibilities that STEM fields offer. 

2. Enhanced problem-solving skills: Project-based learning promotes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The children will have opportunities to tackle real-world challenges, think creatively, and develop effective solutions, thereby improving their problem-solving skills. 

3. Improved collaboration and teamwork: Collaborative projects require teamwork and communication. By working together on STEM activities, the children will develop essential skills for effective collaboration, such as communication, cooperation, and sharing responsibilities. 

4. Boosted self-confidence: Successfully completing STEM projects and activities can boost the children's self-confidence. As they see their ideas come to life and witness their own abilities to solve problems and create, they will gain a sense of accomplishment and belief in their own potential. 

Long-term outcomes:

1. Maker mindset and creativity: The emphasis on project-based learning and hands-on activities can instill a maker mindset in the children. They may develop a lifelong interest in creating and innovating, nurturing their creativity and curiosity. 

2. Increased pursuit of education: By inspiring the children through engaging STEM activities, they may become more motivated to pursue further education, especially in STEM-related fields. They may recognize the value of education in improving their lives and strive to continue learning beyond the program. 

3. Expanded career opportunities: Exposure to STEM activities at an early age can broaden the children's understanding of potential career paths. It may spark their interest in STEM professions and increase their awareness of the diverse opportunities available to them in the future. 

4. Improved life skills: Besides academic knowledge, the children may develop various life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity, which are highly valued in many aspects of life. These skills can benefit them in their future endeavors, both academically and professionally. 

Overall, the 12-week STEM activities have the potential to inspire a maker mindset, foster a love for learning, and equip the children with valuable skills and knowledge that can positively impact their lives in the short and long term.