Course code

IFI7232.DT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Partnerlusel põhineva STEAM-õppe kavandamine

Course title in English

Partnership-based STEAM Education Design

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The aims of the course are to:
a) to introduce students with STEAM education;
b) to create pedagogical STEAM “toolbox”, that will be used for creating learning environments;
c) to help students recognize STEAM opportunities outside of the school;
d) to encourage creativity and problem solving;
e) to promote collaboration between university community, institutions, schools and citizens through planning and implementing STEAM activities.

Brief description of the course

This course focuses on introducing students to the STEAM education concept and building needed toolbox for further implementation of STEAM education design in learning environments and establishing the necessary partnerships. Course is held in collaboration with Vilnius University. During the course collaboration with students from Vilnius University is required.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has an understanding about general education, STEAM pedagogy, its history, application scale in learning environments and benefits for motivation;
- has a pedagogical STEAM toolbox for further application of gained skills and knowledge in learning environments;
- is be able to find teachable moments and recognize STEAM opportunities;
- is be able to apply techniques helping to creative problem solving;
- is be able to identify possible collaborations and will have needed skills for co-creation;
- recognizes the benefits of partnership-based STEAM education.

Teacher

Kadri Mettis

Study programmes containing that course

Teacher of Russian Language and Literature (SKVOM/24.HT)
Teacher of Mathematics (MLMOM/24.DT)
Teacher of History and Civic (AIAOM/24.HT)
Teacher of Estonian Language and Literature (EKEOM/24.HT)
Teacher of Several Subjects (KAMOM/24.HR)
Teacher of Physical Education (TSKOM/24.LT)
Teacher of Computer Science (IFIOM/24.DT)
Teacher of Foreign Languages (GRVOM/24.HT)
Teacher of Technology Education (KUIKM/24-o.LT)