The main goal of the project is to be developed a joint innovative model for teacher's education in the area of Green STEM. The specific objectives are: 1) Development of cooperation model in the area Green STEM education” 2) Development and validation of innovative methodology for teachers’ education in the area of Green STEM 3 ) Training of academic staff in innovative teaching methods related to Green STEM 4) Development and implementation of a digital toolkit for Green STEM education.
The motivation for developing this project comes from the observations and experience of the team from the leading SWU University and the partners in the field of training students in pedagogical specialties and in terms of the practical implementation of graduates in these specialties. A team of lecturers from the Faculty of Science of SWU, led by the Vice Rector for Research Professor Stankova initiated this project based on analyzed basic needs and interactions between experts in technical and natural sciences and experts in pedagogical sciences to improve the practical training of students future teachers. The motivation for the project corresponds to the current changes and trends in the educational systems in Bulgaria and Europe. Knowledge in mathematics, engineering, and digital and green and environmental technologies is increasingly becoming fundamental to the learning and career development of young people in Europe.