Mario Maxwell Müller 
Integrating STEM to Promote High Levels of Engagement from Students. Interdisciplinary Lesson Planning 

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2022 in the subject Didactics – Common Didactics, Educational Objectives, Methods, grade: First Class, , course: Masters in Education (Advanced Teaching for Elementary, Middle and Secondary), language: English, abstract: The following essay will discuss how to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to promote high levels of engagement with students using the transdisciplinary lesson. Here, students think creatively and critically to enhance their learning experiences. As part of the International Baccalaureate programme students have to learn through peer teaching and inquiry-based activities that using the various Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) Skills can be beneficial for them educationally.

About the author

Mario Maxwell Muller studied and completed a Ph D in Philosophy (Arts, Social Sciences, and Education) at the University of Venda, South Africa). He has a triple master’s degree, First Class (with Distinction) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, London College of Music, West London University, United Kingdom, and the University of the People, USA. Mario has been teaching for twenty-two years in different leadership positions and has taught at prestigious schools in South Africa, England, Thailand, India, Mexico, and Gabon. He enjoys being a risktaker, principled and effective communicator, whilst serving as a Senior Examiner for Music (HL) for the International Baccalaureate programme. He is currently enrolled on the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) under the LSSE, UK and in partnership with Cambridge University, and Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom.

Ensuring each child reaches their full potential through an IB curriculum is essential, through promoting inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning and collaboration for students to work together, with a strong emphasis on “International Mindedness”.