DataScEd4CiEn Project: Advancing Data Science Education in STEAM
Welcome to the official page of the Data Science Education in STEAM for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early Years (DataScEd4CiEn) project. Our organization is proud to be a partner in this transformative initiative aimed at integrating data science into STEAM education to foster civic engagement and social justice among young learners.Project Details
Project Name: Data Science Education in STEAM for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early Years (DataScEd4CiEn)Project Number: 2023-1-CY01-KA220-SCH-000164724
Project Partners:
- European University Cyprus
- Seomra Caidrimh Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál (Ireland)
- University of Muenster (Westfaelische Wilhelms-Universitaet) MUENSTER (Germany)
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece)
- La Salle-Buen Consejo (Spain)
- The English School (Cyprus)
Project Aim
DataScEd4CiEn aims to support the development of young students (ages 9-15) data science literacy through the design and implementation of interdisciplinary conceptual frameworks, educational strategies, and learning material that introduce data science as a powerful tool for addressing real-world issues related to civic engagement and social justice.Project Objectives
- Create a Conceptual Framework: Develop a systematic progression of data science knowledge and skills across STEAM curricula for ages 9-15.
- Empower Teachers: Engage teachers in collaborative design and classroom implementation of data-centered STEAM scenarios.
- Equip STEAM Teachers: Provide primary and secondary STEAM teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to integrate data science into their classrooms, promoting student engagement in solving complex societal issues.
- Evaluate Impact: Assess the impact of the DataScEd4CiEn approach on teachers’ professional knowledge and students’ learning potential through research in real school settings.
- Build a Transnational Community: Foster a network of STEAM teachers that stimulates continuous professional development in data science education.
Target Groups
- Primary and Secondary STEAM Teachers: Equipping them with skills and knowledge to integrate data science into their teaching.
- Students (Ages 9-15): Enhancing their data science literacy and learning potential.
- School Leaders and Staff: Supporting administrative personnel in ICT and digitization.
- Teachers, Teacher Educators, and Researchers: Providing access to methodological guidelines, instructional guides, and educational scenarios.
- Other Stakeholders: Engaging organizations supporting data science and STEAM education, foundations, educational authorities, universities, and industry partners.
Stay Tuned For
- Teacher Professional Development Course
- STEAM Scenarios on Data Science Education
- Research Publications
Contact Us
For more information, visit our website: https://datasc4ed.euc.ac.cy/Email us at: DataScEd4CiEn@englishschool.ac.cy
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