RoboSTEAM4ALL

Supporting teachers’ professional development for inclusive teaching and learning of STEAM and Robotics skills for children with intellectual and learning difficulties

Solomon Ortiz

“Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students."

RoboSTEAM4ALL Project Overview

The RoboSTEAM4All school aims to support the digital transformation and modernization of primary schools

- Rationale

Over 240 million children globally face disabilities, with around 30,000 affected in BG and 38% in CY lacking education or employment (UNICEF, EC).
RoboSTEAM4All aims to offer inclusive resources, breaking barriers for marginalized children.
By integrating STEAM and robotics, it enhances teachers’ capacity to meet diverse student needs.

- Target groups

Primary school teachers and special educators
Primary school children
Parents/caregivers
Community and associate partners

- Project aims

Enhance SEN teachers’ skills via validated microcredential courses.
Foster digital literacy and key competences in primary students with RoboSTEAM4All.
Empower parents through upskilling courses on STEAM and robotics in education.

RoboSTEAM4ALL AIMS

The RoboSTEAM4All school aims to support the digital transformation and modernization of primary schools. Its primary objectives include equipping teachers with essential digital skills, introducing new digital tools and resources for STEAM education, and incorporating educational robotics for children aged 5-12 years old with intellectual and/or learning difficulties. By implementing these initiatives, the project aims to enrich the quality of primary education and bolster the expertise of teachers.

Providing ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their understanding and utilization of digital tools and resources.
Collaborating with educational experts and technologists to develop tailored STEAM curriculum materials suitable for diverse learning needs.
Establishing a supportive community network where teachers can share best practices, challenges, and innovative approaches to digital and STEAM education.

RoboSTEAM4ALL OUTCOME

The project’s outcomes include the creation of a comprehensive pack containing supporting materials for STEAM and robotics education, an e-GLOSSARY of digital, STEAM, and robotics terms, and the RoboSTEAM4All ACTIVITY PACK featuring cross-curricula activities. Furthermore, the project entails developing the RoboSTEAM4All Competence Framework and establishing the RoboSTEAM4All platform to consolidate all project results. Through these efforts, the RoboSTEAM4All project strives to advance primary education and empower educators and students alike.

Consortium

RCSIE and Emphasys are collaborating on the RoboSTEAM4ALL project

Activities

BUILDING THE ROBOSTEAM4ALL PROGRAMME

Activity 1

DEVELOPING THE TRAINING PACK FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS

Activity 2

ROBOSTEAM4ALL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Activity 3