STEAM Roadmap for Science Education in Horizon Europe
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Effectiveness of STEAM and transdisciplinary learning paradigms to support learning preferences and needs of diverse learners to increase inclusivity
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🔵 Research🟡 Education💡 Expands the STEM strategic plan
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- Longitudinal study to systematically test a variety of STEAM and transdisciplinary learning options to support diverse learning preferences and diverse assessment (skills-based), integrating the EU Digital Compass and Life Comp. To support the EU and Member States in defining and adopting a unified STEAM education strategy, research should be conducted to on the effectiveness of educational paradigms and available learning options to replace or heavily revise traditional national education paradigms. Interdisciplinary skills-based (rather than knowledge-based) educations, focused on real word challenges, can provide several economic benefits to European nations, off-setting the cost of a systemic change to the EU educational system. Research should test (i.e., with experimental trials) multiple STEAM and transdisciplinary (existing or new) learning approaches and evaluate which approach is most effective for which type of learner, including learners with disabilities or belonging to vulnerable groups (incl. intersectionality); such program include Universal Design for Learning (to be applied to STEAM education), the International Baccalaureate with STEM (in particular the Career-related Program), the Finnish STEM education program, etc.
- Examples
- H-Farm
- School of Humanity (online middle and high school)
- UDL-BOE Blended learning in schools
- IN-STEAM
- Potential funding instrument
- Horizon Europe Cluster 2 destination “Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations” and Erasmus+
- Suggested time frame
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2026-20272028-2034
- Alignment with STEM Education Strategic Plan 2025
- This action expands the plan to broaden its impact on under-represented and marginalized groups and increase employability.
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Hi Sabrina. Your proposal effectively targets inclusivity by focusing on diverse learners, including those with disabilities and vulnerable groups. The longitudinal, experimental approach aligned with EU frameworks is strong. Emphasizing skills-based, real-world learning adds practical value with economic benefits. To strengthen it, clarify research design and methodology, including mixed methods and sample details. Deepen the intersectionality approach beyond disability to include gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic factors. Incorporate digital tools aligned with the EU Digital Compass to boost engagement and accessibility. Expand on diverse assessment methods and ensure meaningful evaluation of skills. Plan for stakeholder involvement (educators, learners, policymakers) to support relevance and uptake. Address scalability across EU countries and include strategies for sustainable teacher training. Break the timeline into clear phases with milestones to manage progress effectively.
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