OUTDOOR STE(A)M: Outdoor learning in Early Childhood Education and Care and primary schools using age-appropriate technology and the STE(A)M approach

OUTSTE(A)M is revolutionizing early childhood education with a groundbreaking toolkit designed to spark curiosity, critical thinking, creativity in young learners and to transform outdoor learning into a dynamic STE(A)M adventure!

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Research information

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Description

OUTSTE(A)M and its partners are working towards developing a toolkit to revolutionize early childhood education by promoting high-quality outdoor STE(A)M learning experiences. The project aims to address challenges such as the lack of STEM awareness, gender stereotypes, and the disconnect from nature by creating a toolkit comprising job profiles, learning scenarios, visual resources, games, toys, and instructional guidelines.

Basic information

Coordinator

European Schoolnet (EUN), www.eun.org/

Partners

• European Schoolnet (EUN)
• Asociacion de Investigacion de la Industria del Juguete conexas y afines (AIJU)
• Dublin City University (DCU)
• Stichting International Child Development Initiatives (ICDI)

Programme

Erasmus+ (programme-erasmus-plus)

Project Acronym

Target groups

education authorities, primary school students, researchers, teachers, trainee teachers, under school-age kids, other

Topic

Applied sciences, Earth science, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental sciences, Information technology, Maths, Physics, Technology, Education

Start year

2024

End year

2026

Url

https://www.scientix.eu/community/partner-projects/outsteam

Contact person

Miriam Molina Ascanio, miriam.molina@eun.org

OUTSTE(A)M's research focuses on addressing critical challenges in early childhood education, including the lack of STEM awareness, gender stereotypes, and the disconnect from nature. The project aims to provide comprehensive reports and evaluations of its toolkit elements to maximize their relevance and success in educational settings.

Papers

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OUTSTE(A)M offers educators and teachers a comprehensive toolkit designed to engage children in hands-on STE(A)M learning experiences. With a focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, the toolkit includes job profiles, learning scenarios, visual resources, games, toys, and instructional guidelines. By fostering an appreciation for sustainability and gender equality, OUTSTE(A)M empowers educators to provide inclusive, experiential education that prepares children for a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Teaching materials

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