STEM.org Certified™ Educational Instructor + Training
STEM.EDU.LK, the exclusive partner of STEM.org USA in Sri Lanka, offers the leading credentialing pathway in STEM education. Powered by STEM.org Educational Research™, our certification program is designed for both informal educators, such as mentors and camp instructors, and formal classroom teachers.
STEM Programs & Training for Instructors
Empower educators with globally recognized credentials, access to 1,000+ STEM lessons, and tools to build sustainable STEM initiatives.
The World's Original, Digital Stem Credential for People
The STEM.org Certified™ Program provides both formal and informal educators with practical, classroom-tested activities and resources. Whether you're a school teacher or an after-school instructor, our program is designed to enhance your STEM competency and help you create impactful STEM learning environments.
STEM.org Certified™ is Open to Anyone 18-years-old and Up!
Benefits of Becoming STEM.org Certified™?
For Formal and Informal Educators
Advantages of Becoming STEM.org Certified™?
For Administrators & Program Coordinators
STEM.EDU.LK STEM.org Certified™ Educational Instructors
STEM.org Certified™
Chapter 0: Getting Started
- Welcome to the STEM.org Certified™ Examination!
- 0-1 Course Overview
- 0-2 Finding Your STEM Community
- Find Your State Requirement for Teacher Certification Renewal
Chapter 1: What is STEM?
- 1-1 History of STEM
- 1-2 Defining STEM
- 1-3 The STEM State of Mind
- 1-4 STEM vs STEAM
- 1-5 The Case for STEM
- Chapter 1 Assessment
Chapter 2: Preparing for STEM
- 2-1 Preparing Yourself
- 2-2 Models of STEM Instruction
- 2-3 STEM Across Grade Levels
- 2-4 Preparing Your Schedule Starting a STEM Program by Josh Nichols
- 2-5 Are you STEM-Ready?
- Chapter 2 Assessment
Chapter 3: STEM Lessons
- 3-1 What is Considered a STEM Lesson?
- 3-2 The Engineering Design Process
- 3-3 STEM Lesson Assessment
- 3-4 The STEM Lesson Checklist
- Chapter 3 Assessment
Chapter 4: STEM in Action
- 4-1 STEM in Action Components
- 4-2 STEM Learning Centers
- 4-3 STEM Literacy
- 4-4 Assessment Portfolios
- 4-5 STEM Supplies
- Chapter Four Assessment Preparation
- Chapter Four Assessment
Chapter 5: STEM Accessibility
- 5-1 General Adaptations Made in the Classroom Setting
- 5-2 Children with Sensory Processing Disorder Lesson
- 5-3: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD/ADD, and The Gifted Child
- 5-4 Children with Vision Deficits
- 5-5 Children Who Have Visual Motor Difficulties
- 5-6 Hearing Impairment and Auditory Processing Deficits
- 5-7 Non-Verbal Children
- Chapter Five Assessment Preparation
- Chapter Five Assessment
Chapter 6: Enhancing STEM
- 6-1 Coding and Gamification
- 6-2 3D Printing and the Maker Movement
- 6-3 VR and Augmented Reality
- 6-4 Cybersecurity and Blockchain Technology
- 6-5 TRIZ Methodology
Chapter 7: Sustaining STEM
- 7-1 Promoting Diversity in STEM
- 7-2 Funding Your STEM Program
Chapter 8: Beyond STEM
- 8-1 STEM Committees
- 8-2 Beyond STEM Activities
- 8-3 Career and Technical Education
Chapter 9: STEM Internationally
- 9-1 STEM Around the World
- 9-2 Developed Countries
- 9-3 Developing and Underdeveloped Countries
- Chapter Nine Assessment Preparation
- Chapter Nine Assessment
Chapter 10: Social Responsibility
- 10-1 Social Responsibility
- 10-2 Understanding the Significance of Compassion and Empathy
- 10-3 Risks and Benefits of Technology
- 10-4 Urgency of Conservation of the Planet's Resources
- 10-5 Using STEM for Peace and Prosperity
- 10-6 Additional STEM Resources
Chapter 11: Capstone Project
- 11-1 Publishing Your Work
Chapter 12: STEM.org Certified™ FAQ
- STEM.org Certified™ FAQ
Duration - 4 weeks
Sessions: 1 per week (1.5 hours each)
Target Audience: Teachers across subjects
Goal: Equip teachers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to confidently implement effective, inclusive, and sustainable STEM teaching practices.
WEEK 1: Understanding STEM
Theme: What is STEM and why does it matters
Objectives:
- Define STEM and its evolution
- Understand the “STEM Mindset”
- Explore the difference between STEM and STEAM
- Reflect on current teaching practice and where STEM fits in
Takeaway Task: Identify one topic/unit from your syllabus that could be turned into a STEM project.
Session Flow:
- Warm-Up Discussion: “What does STEM mean to you?”
- Presentation & Dialogue:
- The history and future of STEM
- The importance of integration (not teaching subjects in isolation)
- The "STEM Mindset" — problem-solving, creativity, resilience
- Activity: Analyze a sample lesson and identify STEM elements
- Reflection: Participants write a short journal entry: “Where do I see opportunities for STEM in my current curriculum?”
WEEK 2: Designing Effective STEM Lessons
Theme: STEM instructional design and the Engineering Design Process (EDP)
Objectives:
- Understand key features of an effective STEM lesson
- Learn how to apply the Engineering Design Process (EDP)
- Use the STEM.org lesson checklist for self-assessment
Takeaway Task: Develop a full STEM lesson plan using the checklist (to present in Week 4).
Session Flow:
- Quick Share: Participants present their selected topic from Week 1
- Mini-Lecture:
- Structure of a STEM lesson
- Integrating the EDP (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, Share)
- Activity: Create a mini STEM lesson idea in pairs using the EDP
- Checklist Review: Introduce the STEM.org lesson checklist and apply it to the created mini-lesson
WEEK 3: Equity, Tools, and Inclusion in STEM
Theme: Creating accessible and engaging STEM environments
Objectives:
- Adapt STEM lessons for diverse learners and special needs
- Explore low-cost tools, coding, makerspaces, and emerging tech
- Understand the role of inclusivity and representation in STEM
Takeaway Task: Finalize your lesson with inclusive strategies and at least one tool to enhance engagement.
Session Flow:
- Warm-Up: Case study: STEM for a student with ADHD or visual impairment
- Presentation:
- Strategies for inclusive STEM classrooms
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Tech tools (e.g., Tinkercad, Scratch, Teachable Machine)
- Demo & Discussion: Try out one digital tool or accessibility adaptation
- Reflection: Brainstorm and share how to adapt your STEM lesson for diverse learners
WEEK 4: Sustaining STEM Practice & Capstone Sharing
Theme: Long-term planning, career links, and sharing outcomes
Objectives:
- Connect STEM to career pathways (CTE/STEM careers)
- Plan for sustainable STEM practice in your school
- Share lesson plans and reflect on peer ideas
Final Task: Submit your lesson + self-evaluation checklist. Optional certificate issued upon submission.
Session Flow:
- Opening: Group brainstorm — “What makes STEM sustainable in a school?”
- Presentation:
- How to form STEM committees
- Engaging with parents and the community
- Real-world STEM careers and role models
- Capstone Presentations: Teachers present their STEM lesson plans (5–7 min each)
- Group Feedback: Using the STEM.org checklist as review criteria
- Wrap-Up Discussion: What will you do in the next 30 days to implement this?
Support and Guidance
This certification program will be a 100% self-paced online study program for approximately 10 - 12 weeks. We shall provide you with support and guidance throughout when required to complete the certification program.
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Payment Options for STEM.org Certified™ Educational Instructor
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LKR 48,000
LKR 60,000
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USD 152.50
USD 200.00
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