Strenghthening STEM skills through ecology in the Elementary School Zrinski Nuštar

About this project

<p>Aim of the project is to improve the STEM skills of 35 teachers and other educators through 15 educations in order to apply STEM learning approach in regular classes and the develop and implement of extracurricular activities and workshops involving 200 students. By introducing STEM approach to education, students will be more successfully prepared for continuing education at the secondary school level as well as for future career successes, and the established infrastructure and purchased equipment will establish preconditions for implementing activities to strengthen the STEM skills of students and educators.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

During the project, a study trip was organized for teachers, expert associates, and other educational staff of the Project Holder to the partner in Norway, which is the donor country. During the visit, the teaching staff exchanged their experiences and examples of best practices and participated in training sessions and workshops aimed at strengthening their competencies in STEM teaching. The Norwegian partner visited Elementary school Zrinskih Nuštar twice and conducted 4 STEM training sessions for the Project Holder. Specific plans for continued cooperation were not established; however, contacts will be maintained with the aim of potential collaboration on future projects.

Project partners

• Norwegian University of Science and Technology Donor project partner· Norway
• Agricultural Forestry School Vinkovc Project partner· Croatia
• Competence Centre Ltd. for research and development Vinkovci Project partner· Croatia