SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Designing STEAM Projects for Pre-University Students
18 December 2024
The Short Advanced Programme (SAP) ‘Designing STEAM Projects for Pre-University Students’ is jointly coordinated by the University of Burgos (UBU) and the Howest University of Applied Sciences.
This SAP will address how to implement STEAM projects for pre-university students (6–17 years old). Practically, different methodologies such as Design Thinking, Engineering Design Process and Inquiry-Based Teaching will be presented. In addition, we will work on how to evaluate the projects presented. During the SAP, the development of skills for interdisciplinary teamwork will be promoted, collaborating in the design of STEAM projects that integrate different areas of knowledge.
Date
3 March to 22 April 2025
Face-to-face week
From 24 to 28 March at UBU, Burgos, Spain
Mode of delivery
Blended
Language of instruction
English
3 ECTS credits
Academic recognition
To be defined by each higher education institution.
Generally, most students will have this SAP certified in their diploma supplement, as a minimal condition.
Eligible participants
University students (level 5-8) and lecturers from RUN-EU partners with less expertise in STEAM Projects for young people (6-17 years old). Prerequisites: interest in education and working with young people (6-17 years old) in an extracurricular context; interest in any STEAM discipline.
How to apply
Fill in the application form
Deadline for applications
31 January 2025
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Short Advanced Programme, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply STEAM methodology in educational settings, integrating science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics to foster meaningful learning
- Identify and analyse the current interests and needs of young people and how these can be used to design engaging and relevant educational experiences
- Design a STEAM group project, using interdisciplinary work to address complex problems creatively and collaboratively.
- Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that integrate diverse areas of knowledge
- Communicate and defend innovative ideas within STEAM Projects, arguing their relevance and viability
- Understand the research and design learning approach by young students, and apply strategies to stimulate curiosity and willingness to learn”
Course Leader
Alejandro Rey (UBU)
Lecturers
Yara Arnáiz (UBU)
Carmen Marquinez (UBU)
Alessandro Zuottolo (UBU)
Eva M. Garcia Terceño (UBU)
Radu Bogdan Toma (UBU)
Jonas Maeckelberghe (Howest)
Katrijn Bulckens (Howest)
Selection criteria
Order of submission, motivation, possibility to test the Steam Project in its context, wide representation of fields of study and balanced participation of RUN-EU member institutions.
The selected students will receive travel grants based on the travel distance and the subsistence costs in the country the SAP is offered in:
Ireland – Spain: €309
Portugal (Leiria) – Spain: €309
Portugal (Barcelos) – Spain: €211
Finland – Spain: €395
The Netherlands – Spain: €309
Austria – Spain €309
Spain – Spain: €309
Belgium – Spain: €309
The subsistence grant for Spain is € 553, except for students who already come from UBU.
For further information concerning scholarships, please contact your Home Institution RUN-EU Office.
Coordination
Contact alejandrorl@ubu.es if you have any further questions.