Resources

From studies and analyses to policy documents, toolkits, stakeholder engagement guides and smart practices, the Road-STEAMer project develops a wealth of useful material in STEAM education and policy with an emphasis in using art and creativity elements to deliver the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics curriculum.

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Journal article: "STEAM Education: The Claim for Socially Innovative Practices"

This article, recently published in the Creativity and Educational Innovation Review, explores the transformative potential of STE(A)M education as a socially innovative approach to making STEM education more inclusive and creativity-driven. It draws on findings from the EU-funded Road-STEAMer project, which seeks to close gaps in STEM education by integrating artistic and creative methodologies while fostering inclusivity.

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Sustainable STE(A)M Practices: A quick guide

Effective STEM/STEAM practices are frequently overlooked following their implementation or upon the conclusion of funded projects. Within the framework of the Road-STEAM project, Ecsite is supporting STE(A)M practitioners engaged in developing such initiatives, by creating a concise guide on sustaining STEAM practices. This guide emphasises strategies for exploitation and sustainability through targeted activities and innovative approaches.

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The Third Road-STEAMer Infographic: 2nd Policy Brief

This infographic visualises the key concept of the Road-STEAMer 2nd Policy Brief, outlining the main features of STEAM in Road-STEAMer, stating policy reccomendations, and providing useful example of projects including STEAM in digital education.

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The Second Road-STEAMer Infographic: the Conceptual Framework

This infographic visualises the results of the comprehensive analysis and the designed conceptual framework for STEAM Education practice. Grounded in the concept of relationality, four theoretical approaches were identified.

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The First Road-STEAMer Infographic: Criteria for STEAM Practices

This infographic outlines a set of criteria the Road-STEAMer project has identified to map and analyse STEAM practices in Europe. Equity was identified as an underlying principle and value that supports all STEAM practice and is therefore an all-pervading criterion. The key criteria identified were Collaboration, Disciplinary inter-relationships, Thinking-making-doing, Creativity, Real-world connection, and Inclusion / Personalisation / Empowerement.

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