STEAM education

STEAM education is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It is a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of these disciplines and their real-world applications.

In this online course, you will learn how to implement STEAM education in your classroom. You will explore a variety of STEAM activities and projects that are appropriate for students of all ages and abilities. You will also learn how to create a classroom environment that is conducive to creativity and innovation. STEAM education is essential for preparing students for the future. The skills they learn in STEAM will help them to succeed in the ever-changing global economy.

This course is perfect for teachers and educators of all levels of experience. Whether you are new to STEAM education or looking for new ways to integrate it into your existing curriculum, this course will give you the tools you need to succeed.

Working collaboratively with other educators, this course will help you:

• Understand the core principles of STEAM education.

• Learn how to design, develop, and test STEAM learning experiences.

• Incorporate learning goals and objectives into the design of STEAM projects.

• Understand the different approaches there are to STEAM education.

• Develop skills for teaching and running transformative STEAM experiences.

STEAM Education brings together science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to ignite student creativity. In this experiential, project-focused course we will explore the power of STEAM education to engage students and facilitate incredible learning experiences. Together we will build the skills, competencies, and knowledge necessary to design exceptional STEAM learning.

This course is eligible for funding under the Erasmus+ Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals

Find out more about Erasmus+ KA 1 here.

Find out more about Erasmus+ funding and opportunities here.

• Understanding STEAM Education and how it can support, enhance, and align with the whole curriculum.

• Learning how to plan, prepare, and design effective STEAM Education learning experiences.

• Learning how to integrate STEAM Education into the wider curriculum.

• Developing approaches to working and collaborating with peers, colleagues, other teachers, and outside experts.

• Exploring techniques and methods for assessing student progress and development in STEAM Education contexts.

We offer this course as both an in-person course, which is held at our learning space in Novi Sad, Serbia and as an online course. Both courses cover the same material with the same level of depth and the same high-quality of teaching. Any differences between the two courses are to allow the best possible learning experience in that particular mode of instruction.

In-Person Course

Day 1

• Introductions

• Setting the learning journey

• Introducing STEAM education

• Methods and Approaches to STEAM Education

Day 2:

• Setting the STEAM design challenge

• Engaging with the challenge collaboratively

Day 3:

• Sharing the outcomes of the challenge

• Gathering feedback

• Reflecting on the experience

• Preparing our next steps

Online Workshop

Our online workshop follows the same overall format and structure and covers all of the same content as the in-person workshop. Activities are adjusted or adapted where necessary to suit an online learning environment but we work hard to ensure the same level of experience and the same exceptional outcomes.

Our online workshop is split over 5 days:

Monday: 2 hours in the evening

Tuesday: 2 hours in the evening

Wednesday: 2 hours in the evening

Thursday: 2 hours in the evening

Friday: 2 hours in the evening

All sessions include breaks and time for questions, reflections, and queries.

This course is specifically designed for teachers and educators who are interested in using STEAM education in their teaching. This approach has very strong connections to the design thinking methodology but can be used in a whole range of educational contexts, academic subjects, or situations.

This course is particularly good for:

• Classroom teachers.

• Workshop designers. and facilitators

• Teacher trainers and mentors.

• Non-formal learning staff such as those who work in museums, galleries, theatres or other such spaces.

• Teachers working in cross-disciplinary ways.

• Early years and primary school teachers.

• Teachers using project-based or problem-based learning.

• Teachers of the International Baccalaureate Early Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.

• Individuals working with social enterprises, charities, or NGOs.

• Educators in higher education settings.

At the end of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance that documents their learning and certifies their participation. These certificates are issued on behalf of SWUX and are signed by the course leader or facilitator.

If requested, a Europass Mobility Certificate can also be issued.

All of our certificates meet Erasmus Quality Standards and include the course title, date, and location, a description of the course, its learning outcomes, and the course leader or facilitator.

Any additional documentation required by schools or education organisations can be supplied upon request, and we work hard to ensure that participants and organisations are supported throughout the certification and validation process.