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STREAM role models 4 ALL: A project supported by Scientix STE(A)M Partnership Education Resilience in Europe

Paraskevi Efstratiou Foti 1 * , Matthaios Patrinopoulos 1 , Paraskevi Iatrou 2 , Maria Rellia 3
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1 Regional Center for Educational Planning, Attica, GREECE2 School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Socialinnov, GREECE3 Ralleia Experimental Primary Schools of Piraeus, Piraeus, GREECE* Corresponding Author
Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education, 4(1), 2024, 13-18, https://doi.org/10.30935/ejsee/14563
Published: 26 April 2024
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ABSTRACT

STREAM role models 4 ALL project serves as a comprehensive guide for educators aiming to integrate STEM education into their classrooms. Emphasizing the incorporation of art into STEM education, the project advocates for a STEAM approach that fosters students’ exploration, discovery, and engagement in innovative engineering skills. It underscores the benefits of employing pedagogical methods such as inquiry-based learning and problem-based learning to cultivate active learning, deeper knowledge, and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the project underscores the significance of computational thinking in shaping problems and expressing solutions in a manner conducive to efficient computer execution. Addressing the challenges encountered by schools when implementing STEM approaches, including the necessity for teacher training, access to resources, and the creation of a supportive classroom climate, the project offers valuable insights. Overall, STREAM role models 4 ALL project provides a valuable resource for educators seeking to promote STEM education and equip students with the skills to address global challenges through exploration, discovery, and creative problem-solving.
Keywords: computational thinking, inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, STEM approach

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Foti, P. E., Patrinopoulos, M., Iatrou, P., & Rellia, M. (2024). STREAM role models 4 ALL: A project supported by Scientix STE(A)M Partnership Education Resilience in Europe. Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education, 4(1), 13-18. https://doi.org/10.30935/ejsee/14563

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