One of the objectives was to upgrade the professional competence of teachers. By incorporating the acquired knowledge (gained through participation in course), we wanted to increase the interest of students in STEM and STEAM subjects. Participating teachers have learned how to form cross-subject links in various educational subjects with STEAM creative activities based on real life examples and concrete experiences. We wanted to ensure that beter qualified teachers introduce STEM teaching methods through instruction in the future, and that this would give students additional competences such as critical thinking, collaborative work, communication and 21st-century skills. Other objectives of the project were: - developing high-quality skills to increase the quality of non-formal education, - improving knowledge of the implementation of STEM teaching methods, - active implementation of STEM workshops, - preparation of national and international projects, -understanding practices, policies and education systems in different countries, - intercultural awareness-raising and obtaining of common educational values for enrichment of communication skills, - improving the conversational knowledge of a foreign language.
The School Centre Velenje is a public educational institution established for the provision of public service in the field of secondary general, VET and higher education, library activity and for the activity of student boarding house and other accommodation. The School Centre Velenje is an educational hub of the Savinjska-Šalek region and one of the largest educational centres in Slovenia with more than 60 years of tradition, the beginnings of professional education of miners in the Šalek Valley date back to 1875. The project was carried out to implement the priorities of the competences of ŠC Velenje: - internationalisation of the activities of the School Centre Velenje, - participation in EU financial perspective projects 2021-2027, - care for the exchange of knowledge and experience, encouraging the development of pedagogical innovations and innovations, - investing in development, teacher professionalism and career. The project addressed the need for comprehensive multidisciplinary learning activities and the acquisition of 21st century skills. Participants have gained knowledge of the implementation of STEM education. Thanks to our project, the capacity of our school's international cooperation has also increased.