What is MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales?
The MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales programme is a uniquely impactful and transformative programme, bringing expert STEM instructors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to classrooms and staff rooms across Wales.
Supported by the Welsh Government, we work to enhance engagement with STEM subjects through project-based learning that explores real-world issues. We empower learners to strive to achieve their full potential in and beyond the classroom.
Following a successful return to in-person delivery in 2023, applications are now open for the in-person 2024 programme. Are you a school or college in Wales who would like to enhance engagement with STEM subjects by working with expert student-instructors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
To apply to the 2024 programme, click here.
MIT GTL 2023 Programme Video
Overview for MIT GTL in Wales 2024
As well as hosting an instructor from MIT (the world’s leading science & technology university) to deliver workshops & interdisciplinary projects, tutoring and masterclasses to your students, this year’s project offers the opportunity to work with your MIT expert on curriculum design and development in line with the goals of the new Curriculum.
In addition, we will be expanding the programme’s digital resource bank further and offering a unique opportunity for STEM educators to participate in a bespoke Professional Learning course with MIT designed specifically for teachers in Wales – Innovations in Education & Teaching Today.
Meet our current and previous cohorts of GTL in Wales instructors.
MIT GTL in Wales 2024 information session
Join us for an online information session and networking opportunity tailored specifically to provide an overview for MIT GTL in Wales 2024. This will be held on Wednesday, October 4th at 4pm.
We are thrilled to have a special guest speaker join us for this session, Greg Schwanbeck, a distinguished lecturer at MIT’s Scheller Teacher Education Programme and the visionary behind the bespoke Innovations in Education & Teaching Today program.
Greg will provide an insightful overview of the Innovations in Education & Teaching Today program, giving you a glimpse of what’s in store for those interested.
To secure your spot in this information session, kindly complete our brief contact form. We look forward to having you join us!
2023 Numbers
Global Teaching Labs Speaker Series
Teaching through the Global Teaching Labs in Wales programme was the most unique experience I’ve had at MIT so far. The opportunity to speak with the Minister for Education in Wales was remarkable. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to speak with people who have made such impactful changes to a whole education system. Overall, teaching in Wales was an incredible opportunity that I cannot express the full value.
MISTI GTL InstructorI want to take the opportunity to thank Equal Education Partners and the MIT instructors for what has been a very beneficial experience, and one in which we would like to participate again. All the live sessions have been very well-received and this has been a very worthwhile experience for our pupils and certainly an effective way to broaden their horizons.
Deputy HeadteacherThe scheme has been invaluable to us as a rural school and the pupils have enjoyed and engaged well. Throughout the process online engagement has risen in some groups.
Curriculum area leader for science