STEAME for Saving Life: Guidelines for developing and implementing Disaster Risk Reduction Education in Elementary School Curriculum
▶Summary
By the implementation of the project, we expect the enhancement of the elementary school curriculum with activities and actions related to natural hazards and their consequences, in order for the ...
▶Objectives
By the implementation of the project, we expect the enhancement of the elementary school curriculum with activities and actions related to natural hazards and their consequences, in order for the students to develop a sustainable behavior culture and the life skills required to prevent natural hazards from turning into disasters, so as to better protect themselves and others. We also expect the awareness of the entire education system about the importance of Disaster Risk Reduction Education.
▶Activities
O1/A1:Analysis of European/Global characteristics of activities/curricula in Elementary Schools relevant to STEAME-DRRE project. O1/A2:Guidelines for STEAME-DRRE activities in Elementary School O2/A1:Development of STEAME-DRRE activities for Elementary School (Grades 1st-6th) O3/A1:Design and implementation of a teachers' training course O4/A1:Pilot testing and compilation of guidelines/activities O5/A1: Dissemination schemes for all outputs O6/A1: Coordination of project meetings, minutes
▶Impact
STEAME-DRREC main outcome is teaching and learning through investigation and real-life contexts related to natural hazards and disaster risk reduction, addressing. The outputs are: O1: Guidelines for a dynamic and adaptive framework of Disaster Risk Reduction Education Curricula O2: STEAME-DRREC activities for elementary school students O3: Modules for teachers’ training program for their professional development on Disaster Risk Reduction