ECOTEACH - Teaching science and maths through innovative models of Environment-Based Learning for disadvantaged schools and students
▶Summary
The aim of ECOTEACH project is to develop, test and adopt innovative practices and new curricula, courses, learning materials and tools for the acquisition of skills and competences in science and...
▶Objectives
The aim of ECOTEACH project is to develop, test and adopt innovative practices and new curricula, courses, learning materials and tools for the acquisition of skills and competences in science and maths for disadvantaged schools and students through effective and innovative teaching and assessment models of Environment-Based Learning. By doing so, ECOTEACH aims to reduce learning disadvantage, support STEM approach and promote inclusion and diversity in school education encouraging motivation.
▶Activities
ECOTEACH will target School teachers, educators and youth workers (target users) and disadvantaged students in School Education (target beneficiaries) by: >Upskilling target users dealing with disadvantaged students and implementing EBL >Producing digital tailor-made educational tools and methods that target users will use to develop maths and science skills, motivation, and world and environment understanding of disadvantaged students. >Testing the tools developed in real educational contexts.
▶Impact
PR1. Steering and Quality Assurance Plan implemented PR2. Learning Outcomes Framework on teaching science and maths through EBL for disadvantaged schools and students PR3. ECOTEACH Virtual Classroom for School teachers, educators and youth workers PR4. Mainstreaming Toolkit to incorporate Environmental Education in Schools PR5. Pilot reports PR6. Dissemination and Impact plan and tools implemented PR7. Exploitation and sustainability of project results