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Description
The goal of the project is to provide students with an opportunity to cooperate with one another on an international level concerning scientific work. Current conditions do not allow doing more complex scientific projects with students from other schools, do not meet the needs of distance learning, and do not allow teachers to create new curricula. By renovating the science lab to meet the requirements of modern curricula, students will be able to cooperate with their Norwegian partners on various projects and experiments, gain experience, and enhance their practical skills. For example, different student groups could work on different stages of an experiment, share their findings essential for another group’s progress, and learn how to present the results of their international co-operation. This way students could share their experience, learn about remote scientific collaboration, and find new friends - all crucial aspects of their future university studies and career in sciences. The possibility to employ the most modern methods and techniques in teaching sciences offers an opportunity to motivate female students to continue in science studies and provide a level-playing field that might lead to fixing the underrepresentation of women in STEM. The success of the project would offer an opportunity to decrease the indirect discrimination that students of secondary schools such as Spojena skola Novohradska suffer from and offer them an equal starting point regarding their university studies and future career.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the need for modernizing the school''s laboratory facilities, enhancing the quality of chemistry education, and providing students with advanced practical training. It also sought to overcome delays caused by structural issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on project timelines.
The project successfully renovated the laboratory, purchased the required chemical equipment, and implemented advanced school projects. It involved creating and implementing new school curricula, organizing staff training workshops, and holding a final conference. Despite delays, the project managed to complete all planned activities, including student experiments and the presentation of results at various stages.
The project resulted in a fully renovated laboratory equipped with modern tools, enhanced educational resources, and improved practical training opportunities for students. Teachers were able to create and implement new curricula, leading to better educational outcomes. The project also fostered cooperation between the involved schools and provided valuable learning experiences for students, teachers, and the broader school community.
Summary of bilateral results
The project successfully strengthened bilateral relations by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between the Slovak and Norwegian partners, leading to mutual enrichment in the field of chemistry education.