Work package 2 “Analyzing the Current Status of Master’s Degree Programs in Science Education”
Formed Transnational Expert Team: Established an interdisciplinary team comprising representatives from all partner institutions to investigate the current landscape of Master’s Degree Programs in Science Education.
Conducted In-Depth State of the Art Analysis: Carried out a comprehensive analysis in each partner country, offering specific insights into existing STEM teacher training models.
Identified Problems and Weaknesses: Meticulously identified challenges in the preparation of teachers for STEM education, encompassing aspects related to nature protection, renewable energy, and more.
Recognized Good Practices: Documented existing good practices in the preparation of academics for effective STEM education.
Derived Recommendations for Improvement: Formulated targeted recommendations to enhance models for STEM teacher training.
Analyzed Recommendations’ Applicability: Conducted a critical examination of the practical applicability of recommendations, considering specific conditions in each partner country.
Formulated General Strategy and Plan: Developed a comprehensive strategy and plan for the introduction of a model for training pedagogical staff, covering both students and teachers.
Presented the Strategy: Delivered a presentation of the strategy and plan to the governing bodies of partner universities.
Work Package 3 “Curriculum and Course Development”
Creation of Mandatory Courses for STEM Curriculum: This objective involves the design and development of mandatory courses within the STEM curriculum. These courses are intended to provide essential knowledge and skills to students specializing in Science Pedagogy. By establishing mandatory courses, the project contributes to the overall goal of enhancing the quality of STEM education. It ensures that students receive a standardized and comprehensive training that aligns with the innovative educational model envisioned by the project.
Designing elective courses for STEM curriculum: The creation of elective courses for STEM curriculum caters to the diverse needs and interests of students pursuing pedagogical specialties. By offering specialized learning paths, this objective enhances the project’s aim of inclusivity and diversity in STEM education.
Formulation of Innovative Methodologies for STEM Curriculum: This objective aims to develop cutting-edge methodologies for enhancing the STEM curriculum tailored for students. By focusing on innovative teaching and learning strategies, this objective aligns with the broader project goal of crafting a unified and forward-thinking model for STEM education. The introduction of novel methodologies ensures that the curriculum is engaging, effective, and capable of addressing the evolving needs of students pursuing pedagogical specialties.
Work Package 4 – Faculty Training, International Collaboration and Partnerships
Developed Inclusion Criteria: Established criteria for the inclusion of representatives of the academic staff from the four partner universities as STEM educators.
Designed Innovative STEM Educators Model: Designed an innovative model tailored for STEM educators, ensuring alignment with the project’s overarching goals and innovative approaches.
Built Capacity and Resources: Created resources and enhanced capacity for continuous training in innovative STEM education for educators from each partner university.
Enhanced Practical Skills and Knowledge: Improved practical skills and knowledge of STEM educators, with a specific focus on integrating innovative strategies into their teaching methodologies.
Developed and Implemented Training Program: Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for STEM educators, addressing the evolving needs and challenges in STEM education.
Conducted Skills Assessment and Testing: Assessed training skills through the practical testing of education methods among students and teachers, ensuring the applicability and effectiveness of the developed model.
Created Digital Toolkit: Developed a digital toolkit for STEM educators, serving as a centralized database for all developed resources and providing ongoing support to the project’s target groups.
Organized STEM Educators Conference: Successfully organized a STEM Educators Conference, providing a platform for presenting the results of the project and facilitating the exchange of experiences among educators.
