STEAM in Early Education
This course is designed to empower participants with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to employ project-based learning that will encourage students and children to form collaborative methods and understandings of the five fields of learning. It complies fully with the Erasmus+ (Erasmus Plus) European criteria for mobility grants. We provide full modules for preparation, monitoring and validation.
Overview
STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) is a dynamic tool in formal and non-formal learning..
It offers teachers the tools to employ project-based learning that will encourage students and children to form collaborative methods and understandings of the five fields of learning.
Using STEAM uses both sides of the brain and rather than forming a barrier between the two as was done in traditional education, it aims to bring out the artist within the engineer, the mathematician inside the musician, and the scientist within the designer.
Scope
The aim of the course is to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the possibilities offered by STEAM education in formal and non-formal education.
Methodology
The methodology used is aimed at the active participation of participants through interactive and experiential approaches combining theory and practice. The methodological techniques include:
- Lectures
- Working in groups and couples
- Workshops
- Role – Playing
- Ice – Breaking and Warm – Up Sessions
- Brainstorming
- Demonstrations
- Group Discussions
- Debates
- Drama techniques
- Questioning
- Goal – Setting sessions
- Multimedia and web resources
Learning Outcome
At the end of the course the participants will:
– Κnow the main characteristics of STEAM education
– Focus on the best practices about steam education in Europe
– State the main points of common Math & Science curricula in all levels in Europe
– Define new and innovative methods and applications in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math at schools
– Foster creativity and collaboration in schools and museums
– Developing a school policy plan on teaching in an effective and innovative way
– Finding out the ways to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math in more effective and innovative ways
– Covering the different types of activities that a teacher can use to modify his/her teaching skills
– Focusing on effective teaching strategies that encourage the active involvement of all students in productive educational environment
– Exchange best practices and share experiences with teachers and education around Europe
Location
This structured course takes place at the School Life and Education Museum, located at the center of Athens, known for its huge variety of educational programmes and cultural activities.
A visit to Athens is an attractive proposition in itself. Countless museums, monuments, archaeological sites in a city with a history of thousands of years. Walks in Plaka, the picturesque streets, trips to the sea, and eating in picturesque taverns, excursions to the nearby islands, Greek music and entertainment make Athens one of the most attractive destinations.
Learning Material
The learning material consists of presentations and support material and will be available on-line in English language.
Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of completion, Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Mobility.
Target Group
- Teachers of primary schools, secondary schools, vocational schools and organizations.
- Adult education teachers.
- Teachers of special needs.
- Careers officers, educational guides and counsellors.
- Headmasters/principals/managers of schools and organizations offering adult education or vocational education and organizations.
- Non-governmental organization staff.
- Public Servants, Policy Makers.