RoboSTEAMSEN Project
Institution
Scoala Primara EuroEd and Inclusive schools participating in Erasmus+
Institution Typology
School
Country
Romania
Stakeholders involved
Special education teachers, students with disabilities, researchers
Summary
The RoboSteamsen project intends to understand disabled students needs and adapting robotics and active learning methodologies to their different disabilities in order to personalise their learning. The project main aim is addressed by:
Understanding disabled students needs and adapting robotics and active learning methodologies to their different disabilities;
Defining training programs for teachers so they can make adaptations to personalize the learning of students with IDD;
Developing a community of practice supported by a technological ecosystem to provide a meeting point for teachers and decision makers about how to succeed in STEAM Education for IDD students.
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES
Problem addressed or learning needs
Lack of inclusive tools and methodologies for STEAM in special education.
Types of enhanced competences
Basic coding, teamwork, motor and cognitive skill development.
METHODS, STRATEGIES AND TOOLS
Subjects involved
Technologies\Engineering, Natural Science, Arts
Duration and timeline of implementation
Ongoing Erasmus+ project with bi-annual training sessions.
Strategies and activities
Hands-on robotics, co-teaching modules, personalized support.
Material Sources
LEGO robotics kits, adapted software, inclusive guides.
Methodology
Cooperative Learning, Storytelling, Peer Tutoring, Learning By Doing, Case Studies, Flipped Classroom, Digital Storytelling, Technology-Enhanced Active Learning (Teal), Debate
IMPACT AND RESULTS
Impact
60+ students, 20 teachers across 3 schools.
Observed Benefits
Improved inclusion, skill development in students with IDD.
Challenges Faced
Accessibility of tools, training for special needs educators.
LESSONS LEARNT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Key Success Factors
Customized materials, inclusive methodology, peer support.
Future Improvements
Broaden scope to more schools, better local support
Recommendations
Policy support for inclusive STEAM, localized teacher training
