About the project

Makerspaces in the School Setting aims to strengthen schools by introducing the makerspace concept into primary education. The source links makerspaces with multidisciplinary methodologies, key competencies and STEAM through project-based learning. The public record connects this work to Primary school pupils, Primary school teachers and school leaders and Schools interested in makerspaces and STEAM curricula, where STEM / STEAM, Digital learning and Teacher training need to become understandable, motivating and practical for real learning settings.

The project supports teachers and schools in developing quality and efficiency in primary education. It introduces makerspaces as a way to upgrade pedagogy and integrate curriculum-based STEAM learning. The activity record covers Run transnational project meetings, Hold teacher training events on makerspace concept and methodology and Develop a manual for makerspaces in schools. The project developed outputs such as Manual for Makerspaces in the School Setting, Teacher training events and 20 makerspace activities, with results presented here only where they are supported by the local source record.

Objectives

• Create the concept of makerspaces in school settings.
• Develop STEAM through project-based learning and curriculum requirements.
• Train educators and upgrade primary school pedagogies.

Main results

• Manual for Makerspaces in the School Setting.
• Teacher training events.
• 20 makerspace activities.
• Webspace for materials, networking and support.
• Pupils' makerspace fair.