higher Educational tools for an Embodied & creative Education on Energy
▶Summary
With e^4, we aimed to address climate change challenges and enhance science education through innovative approaches. We addressed: 1. Urgent environmental and technological challenges, particular...
▶Objectives
The project aimed to: 1. Support and improve teacher education with a focus on energy solutions, the environment, and society. 2. Strengthen science skills and promote STEM education by educating the next generation on energy-related issues. 3. Equip teachers to prepare students to face global challenges and build resilience to change. 4. Upskill future and in-service teachers and academics through innovative didactic approaches that enhance science communication. 5. Provide professional learning for academics using pedagogies based on imagination tools, enriching Higher Education curricula. 6. Promote collaboration between academia and energy sector stakeholders by fostering a network of open partnerships. 7. Address gender imbalance in STEM by empowering women teachers and encouraging female students toward scientific careers.
▶Activities
Creation of a website offering HE instructors materials for an innovative course on energy using imaginative tools and contributions from a network of stakeholders; training events, multiplier events, LTTAs, speaking opportunities, conferences, workshops.
▶Impact
one module for HE instructors on imagination in science and three didactic modules for teacher training on energy using imaginative tools online stakeholder map and video interviews website and eCampus supporting the course with innovative animations