SGSE - Styrian Green STEM Experts

Project Summary: 

The main rationale of the implementation of this Jean Monnet learning initiative is to create a clear STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pedagogical strategy and to lift it on a European level. This way the school wants to raise awareness among students for the importance and relevance of STEM subjects in their lives and future professional careers.

This project is launched for four main reasons:

a) decreasing number of students in the field of STEM in higher grades at the BG/BRG Judenburg

b) focus on STEM topics by the Austrian and Styrian government and pedagogical school development plan

c) implementation of innovative learning scenarios in STEM subjects based on EU priorities especially on the EU-Commission’s Green Deal

d) to improve students’ knowledge, skills and literacy in the field of STEM to foster their professional STEM skills for their future professional and/or academic career.

e) connecting acquired STEM skills and knowledge at school with the principles of the European Green 

Deal following the European Educational Area strategy to foster learning for green transition and sustainable development. 

 

This project aims to boost learning about the EU in ways that inspire students and teachers. They are implemented in cooperation with Styrian and European companies, institutions and organisations and with the support of higher education institutions. Applying the concept of the EU’s Green Deal this project delivers specific content (Green Deal topics in STEM subjects) to be taught during the school year. The project includes formal, non-formal and informal learning scenarios. This project equips students interested in STEM with specific knowledge, strategies and skills to understand why it is important to relate STEM with the principles and values of the EU. Learning how the EUwsork, gives the students the opportunity to understand the complex European environment