STEM FOR ALL: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME LEARNING BARRIERS

Title of Project:

STEM FOR ALL: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME LEARNING BARRIERS. THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL FALL SCHOOL FOR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Type of the project:

Erasmus+ KA141: Blended Intensive Programme at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Iași, Romania

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What is it about?

STEM FOR ALL: Integrating Technology to Overcome Learning Barriers is an intensive blended programme that seeks to advance the integration of inclusive STEM education into early childhood and primary teacher training.

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Goal of the project:

Participants will examine how STEM education can be made accessible, playful, and inquiry-driven for children aged 3–10. They will explore how young learners interact with scientific phenomena, experiment with early computational thinking, and develop curiosity and foundational skills for lifelong learning in a digital world. Central to this programme is the idea that technology, when thoughtfully integrated, can dismantle barriers to participation and open new pathways to engagement for diverse learners.

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Objectives:

The programme will engage participants in:

• exploring inclusive and experiential pedagogies tailored to early childhood and primary education;
• learning how to use digital technologies and adaptive tools to support differentiated instruction;
• co-designing accessible and low-cost STEM activities that can be implemented in varied classroom contexts;
• reflecting on gender equity, accessibility, and cultural diversity in STEM education;
• practicing formative and inclusive assessment strategies that value progress and participation

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Main topics:

• Designing and evaluating hands-on STEM activities for children aged 3–10
• Integrating sustainability and digital technologies into STEM lessons
• Addressing gender stereotypes and promoting inclusion in STEM education
• Developing open educational resources and low-cost STEM kits
• Using formative assessment in early STEM learning environments
• Building reflective professional practices and collaborative teaching strategies

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Type of activities:

The event will consist of interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, field visits to educational institutions and science outreach centres, and international teamwork sessions.

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Coordinator:

• Assoc. Prof. PhD. Gianina-Ana MASSARI

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Where?

Learning Centre of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania

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When?

• Physical component: 13-17 October 2025
• Virtual component: 20 – 31 October 2025

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Who should attend?

This Blended Intensive Programme is designed for students (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) in Education Sciences, Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and related fields.

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Benefits

• 3 ECTS Credits
• International networking and collaboration opportunities
• Access to expert-led workshops, lectures, and study visits
• Development of inclusive STEM learning modules that can be shared and used across contexts