On this World Teachers Day, we take a moment to celebrate the vital role teachers play within our communities. Educators significantly shape the lives of young people, as evidenced by the lasting impressions of our most (and least) memorable teachers.
The Challenges Educators Face
In recent years, educators have faced unprecedented challenges, from adapting their teaching methods to developing new digital curricula at a rapid pace. They have also worked tirelessly to maintain a sense of stability by providing essential educational routines for our youth. Despite the numerous disruptions and challenges, teachers continue to harness hope as a catalyst for bringing communities together to explore the world of learning.
Recognising Teacher Overwhelm
As we reflect on the experiences of teachers this World Teachers Day, we hear sentiments of overwhelm, burnout, and the expectation to juggle multiple roles simultaneously. It is undeniably a challenging time to be an educator.
Keysight’s Commitment to Educators
At Keysight, we are committed to our corporate social responsibility by supporting educators. Our mission focuses on fostering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities for students as part of our community engagement strategy. This initiative aims to enhance community prosperity by empowering innovative solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.
Resources for Educators
One of the ways Keysight supports teachers is by offering resources for educators seeking easy-to-use lesson plans on open-source platforms, eliminating the need for logins. Through our sponsorship of lesson plans on TryEngineering, we encourage teachers to introduce engineering concepts in their classrooms with readily available content. This resource streamlines the process for educators who wish to incorporate new hands-on projects into their lessons but lack the time to plan activities and worksheets for each initiative.
Comprehensive Materials for Classroom Integration
The TryEngineering platform includes comprehensive materials, such as lists of required supplies, detailed activity instructions, engineering design challenges, student worksheets, translations into various languages, and more to assist teachers in integrating new projects seamlessly into their curriculum.
Collaboration with the STEM Careers Coalition
Additionally, Keysight is a proud member of the STEM Careers Coalition (SCC), a national initiative led by corporate partners to deliver educational resources via Discovery Education’s extensive network of school district partners. Through the SCC’s resources, teachers gain access to ready-to-use lessons covering diverse STEM topics, including video game design, future fuels, artificial intelligence, and eco-friendly manufacturing, enhancing their curriculum planning.
Investing in Equitable Education
In conjunction with the open-access content that Keysight supports on these platforms, our collaboration with the SCC provides licensed access to advanced STEM education curricula for under-resourced school districts. By partnering with organisations dedicated to supporting educators and their incredible contributions, Keysight is investing in equitable and sustainable STEM education opportunities for all students.
A Call to Action for Teachers
On this World Teachers Day, we affirm that our corporate social responsibility mission to build a better world is intrinsically linked to teachers’ ability to deliver quality education to students. By investing in tools and resources that empower educators to provide hands-on STEM opportunities in their classrooms, Keysight prioritises the essential work teachers undertake to uplift and empower the next generation.
