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FP7-SiS /
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Science in Society project which could combine e.g. MOSEM 3, Physible and perhaps even SUPERCOMET 3 into one project.
Financing through FP7 Science in Society
FP7 Capacities Work Programme: Part 5 – Science in Society
Topic SiS-2008-2.2.3.1. Supporting and coordinating actions on innovative methods in science education
Objectives 2007-2013: To contribute to the Lisbon agenda by increasing the number of young people from all backgrounds entering careers in science, research and technology; and, by raising the general level of scientific literacy to increase awareness of the societal impact of science.
At the end of 2006, the European Commission created a group of experts to examine a cross-section of on-going initiatives on science education. The objective was to draw from them elements of know-how and good practice that could bring about a radical change in young people’s interest in science studies. The working group's report was published in June 2007: "Science Education Now: a Renewed Pedagogy for the Future of Europe" – Report of the High-Level Group on Science Education. The Commission will also take account of the conclusions of the Council that are foreseen to be delivered at the end of 2007.
Description of topic: Falling interest in key science topics and mathematics has been linked to the way they are taught from the earliest age (see for example the report "Europe needs more scientists", published by the European Commission in 2004). Greater emphasis needs to be placed on the development of innovative forms of pedagogy; on the development of analytical skills, and on techniques for stimulating intrinsic motivation for learning science.
In June 2007, a group of experts published the report "Science Education Now: A renewed Pedagogy for the Future of Europe20". The group, set up by Commissioners Janez Potočnik and Jan Figel, made a number of recommendations. In accordance with these recommendations this topic will support actions to promote the more widespread use of problem and inquiry-based science teaching techniques in primary and secondary schools as well as actions to bridge the gap between the science education research community and science teachers in order to facilitate the uptake of inquiry-based science teaching.
Actions to support training activities in inquiry-based science teaching should also be included. In a more general context, better links need to be established between the science education research community, curricula developers and practitioners (teachers and educators), while special attention should be paid to gender issues and inclusiveness. The actions must include an element of independent evaluation as well as providing a convincing plan for the regular dissemination of progress and know-how to special interest groups (e.g. parents' associations, teachers’ networks, curricula developers, and policy-makers). The actions aimed at here shall be innovative and shall already have proven their efficiency and efficacy, and should ensure the widest possible coverage of Member States and Associated countries.
In order to promote a high-level of exchange of best practice and results, it is envisaged that the proposals to be financed will be clustered by the coordinating activity to be established under topic SiS-2008-2.2.3.2.
Funding Scheme: Co-ordination and support action (coordinating) and Co-ordination and support
Expected Impact: To bring about a change in the way that science is taught in schools through European collaborative activities that take techniques that have been successfully piloted and adapting and applying them on a significantly greater scale. The long-term impact looked for is a significant increase in the numbers of young people in Europe taking up scientific careers and a generally increased knowledge in science in the younger generations.
Topic SiS-2008-2.2.3.2. Coordinating activity for innovative methods in science educationThis topic aims to establish a collaborative activity to improve the exchange of knowledge and know-how at the European level between practitioners, the science education research community and policy makers, and to provide fora that bring together a broad range of key players. The overall programme of this activity should be guided by the findings and proposals contained in the
The envisaged format of this activity should be proposed in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure preceded by a call for expression of interest which will be published in the first quarter of 2008. The collaborative activity should be carried out in close contact with Member States and Associated countries and the European Commission, and should ensure the widest possible European coverage.
Funding Scheme: Coordination and support action (Public Procurement). Please refer also to Table 3 on page 44 for more information on the public procurement procedure.
Expected impact: To improve the exchange of knowledge and know-how at the European level between practitioners, the science education research community and policy makers, and to provide mechanisms (such as seminars, workshops and conferences) that bring together a broad range of key players.
Indicative budget amount for calls for proposals: EUR 4 000 000, available for
Minimum conditions for consortium: At least 3 independent legal entities, each of which is established in a MS or AC, and no two of which are established in the same MS or AC.
07.02.2008 - 09:28 Gren Ireson: This seems to be an excellent opportunity and I would personally wish to be involved as a partner. In addition at my University, Nottingham Trent University, UK, we have a Centre for Effective Learning in Science and I would hope to involve them as part of a partnership. |
