STEAM Learning Ecologies

STEAM Learning Ecologies

STE(A)M Learning Ecologies (SLEs) is an EU-funded project (Horizon Europe) developing engaging open schooling-enabled science learning paths for all in learning continuums of formal and informal learning environments that are also focusing on inclusiveness. The project will highlight the necessary conditions for bringing together all, rather than some, of the actors: formal, non-formal and informal education providers, as well as enterprises and the civil society – and giving all actors space and motivation to take initiative and central roles.

What a Learning Ecology is

A Learning Ecology is the physical, social, and cultural context in which learning takes place. Like natural ecosystems, learning ecologies have physical dimensions, which may include easy access to nature, science museums or advanced science programmes and internships. However, we are less used to thinking about the sociocultural dimensions of learning ecologies. Robust science learning ecologies, like their counterparts in nature, are characterised by diversity and local adaptations. A robust science learning ecology contains a variety of programmes, across institutions and places, allowing students different and multiple ways to engage with science in the form of a learning continuum.

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Unveiling the Future of Learning: STEAM Learning Ecologies (SLEs)

Unveiling the Future of Learning: STEAM Learning Ecologies (SLEs)

Discover the project aims and objectives of STEAM Learning Ecologies (SLEs) as we unveil our latest poster, showcasing our mission to create engaging, open, and inclusive science learning pathways for all.

Exploring STEAM Learning Ecologies: Highlights from the CONNECT Open Schooling Conference

Exploring STEAM Learning Ecologies: Highlights from the CONNECT Open Schooling Conference

Held at the Museo de la Ciencia CosmoCaixa in Barcelona, Spain, The CONNECT International Conference on Open Schooling (CICOS 2023) was a successful event, gathering educators, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to discuss innovations in Open Schooling practices. The conference achieved its objectives of spreading open schooling practices, enhancing education quality, aligning with […]

​The SEER, SLEs and NBS Conduct a Workshop at The School Innovation Forum 

​The SEER, SLEs and NBS Conduct a Workshop at The School Innovation Forum 

​On 6th June 2023, the SEER, SLEs and NBS together conducted a workshop at the School Innovation Forum event held in Brussels.    ​The purpose of the workshop was to introduce the three projects to the participants and encourage them to reflect on critical questions related to STE(A)M education, sustainability and open schooling.   ​During […]

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Results From 1st Co-creation Workshop in Italy 

On June 20th, 2023, as part of the Horizon Europe STEAM Learning Ecologies (SLEs) project, APRE, a project partner, hosted the inaugural co-creation workshop at the “Historical Museum of Physics and Enrico Fermi Study and Research Centre” in Rome. Diverse stakeholders from both national and local levels, including policymakers from the Ministry of Education, national […]

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