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Project “SMART Budinščina for Collective and Community” is focused on improving STEM skills of 10 teachers, principal and 147 pupils in Elementary School Vladimir Nazor Budinščina. Project includes 16 pupils with difficulties in educational process and 10 gifted pupils in order to improve level of knowledge and skills of targeted groups of teachers and pupils. Modernization of school area, purchasing STEM equipment and established cooperation with Icelandic partner GeoCamp and domestic partner The Open Computer Workshop Association "We are all against" will help in implementing activities and developing teachers’ skills in STEM teaching, ICT and entrepreneurship, as well as strengthening pupils’ skills by implementing new methods and models of studying.
Summary of project results
During the implementation of the project, certain problems and challenges were encountered, and it was necessary to make 2 major and 5 minor changes to the Agreement. The first major amendment to the contract referred to the change of the foreign partner, and the second major amendment referred to the amendment of Article 5.4. Special conditions. In minor changes, 6 in total, funds were redistributed between activities, the duration of activities was changed, and project team members were changed. All problems and challenges were resolved without major disruptions.
As part of the activity of developing the abilities of teachers and other educational experts in STEM teaching, STEM teaching methods were held under the mentorship of partners for 10 teachers and the director of keoz, 8 hours of theory and 4 thematic workshops, trainer training courses were held through 4 different educations, a study was held visit to the donor country and experience in the STEM field was exchanged with the visit of the partner GeoCamp. As part of the activity of strengthening the STEM skills of students, 3 sub-activities of strengthening the STEM skills of 192 students were carried out, of which 16 with difficulties and 10 gifted, with the realized bilateral partnership and partnership with the CSO, and implemented a communication plan. As part of the modernization of the space and the acquisition of STEM equipment for the school, 2 classrooms and the school garden were adapted/renovated and equipped, and STEM equipment was acquired for the implementation of education. As part of the development of learning models, practical work in classes and other educational activities in STEM, ICT, entrepreneurship and active citizenship, new knowledge and new STEM skills were adopted, as well as the improvement of existing ones, and new teaching methods were adopted: research learning, collaborative learning, project teaching, gamification, flipped classroom method, use of ICT, etc. Also, interactive scripts were created. In addition, elements of visibility were provided and conferences were held where the project was presented.
4 sub-activities of strengthening STEM skills were carried out for 10 teachers and the headmistress in addition to the realized bilateral partnership and partnership with the CSO, and the STEM skills of teachers and other educational workers were improved. 3 sub-activities of strengthening STEM skills of 192 students were carried out, of which 16 students with disabilities and 10 gifted participants, in addition to the realized bilateral partnership and partnership with the CSO, and implemented the communication plan. 2 classrooms with cabinets and a school garden were adapted/renovated and equipped, and STEM equipment was purchased for the implementation of education. As part of the development of learning models, practical work in classes and other educational activities in STEM, ICT, entrepreneurship and active citizenship, new knowledge and new STEM skills were adopted, as well as the improvement of existing ones, and new teaching methods were adopted: research learning, collaborative learning, project teaching, gamification, flipped classroom method, use of ICT, etc. Also, interactive scripts were created. All of the above contributed to the exceptional development of skills in the STEM field among both teachers and students.
Summary of bilateral results
1.By including an international partner who has significant experience in providing support and education in the field of STEM, that is, the field on which our project is based, the implementation of the entire project was at a high professional level. The exchange of experiences made it possible to compare the educational policies of the two countries. During the project, new approaches, methods and forms of work were implemented in teaching with an emphasis on the STEM field in accordance with the needs and possibilities of our educational system.2. o Acquaintance with new or improvement of existing methods and forms of work in the implementation of the teaching process with regard to different economic, social, educational and cultural conditions.o Upgraded knowledge and skills in the STEM field.o Exchange of experiences of students and teacherso Collaborative work of students from two countries with different educational systems and material possibilities on a joint project assignmento Getting to know new cultures, education systems, improving the English language.3. Based on the positive experiences gained during the project, preconditions were created for continued cooperation through other projects, programs or as an upgrade to the implemented project. Through informal discussions, various possibilities of continuing cooperation through Erasmus projects in the form of teacher education and student mobility were agreed upon aimed not only at education in the STEM field but also beyond. Partners can help us and enable the creation of new contacts and connections with schools and other institutions that can provide us with appropriate education and mutual exchange of experiences