Policy Recommendations for STEAM
Recommendations for enhancing STEAM education at local, national, and EU levels
(3) Prioritise STEAM Training for Educators
National and EU Level
Policy makers should mandate the integration of STEAM training into teacher education programmes, both at the initial training stage and through continuous professional development (CPD). The European Commission could offer Erasmus+ funding specifically for teacher exchanges, training programmes, and peer-led initiatives focused on STEAM methodologies. This should include a “train-the-trainer” approach, enabling national training institutions to adapt EU resources to specific contexts using tailored content and tools.
Local Level
Local education authorities should facilitate partnerships between schools and industries to provide teachers with hands-on experience in STEAM fields. This real-world exposure will equip educators with practical knowledge that they can transfer into the classroom.
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Thank you for sharing the link to the publication on the STEAMComp competence frameworks—this is a valuable resource! I fully agree that teachers need more structured support to collaborate across disciplines. Interdisciplinary teamwork is at the heart of effective STEAM education, but it often requires significant time and effort outside of regular teaching duties. Offering compensation or dedicated time for these activities would not only recognize the additional workload but also encourage more teachers to engage in co-designing and collaborative initiatives. Supporting educators in this way is crucial for creating sustainable and impactful STEAM practices.
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