Project aims

DataScEdCiEn aims to support the development of young students’ (ages 9-15) data science literacy through the design and implementation of interdisciplinary conceptual frameworks, educational strategies, and learning material that introduce data science as a powerful tool for addressing real-world issues related to civic engagement and social justice.

project Objectives

Create a conceptual framework for the systematic progression of data science knowledge and skills across STEAM curricula, covering the age range of 9-15

Empower teachers to engage in collaborative design and classroom implementation of data-centered STEAM scenarios

Equip primary and secondary STEAM teachers with the required knowledge, skills, and resources to bring data science into their classrooms in ways that promote all students’ engagement in data-centered problem-solving of complex societal issues

Evaluate the impact of the DataScEd4CiEn approach on teachers’ professional knowledge, and on students’ dispositions and learning potential through research conducted in real school settings

Create a transnational community of STEAM teachers that fosters networking and stimulates continuing professional development on data science education

Target Groups

Primary and secondary STEAM teachers

DataScEd4CiEn will equip them with the required knowledge and skills to bring data science into the classroom in ways that promote students’ engagement in problem-solving of complex societal issues

School leaders, school staff

Administrative personnel in charge of ICT and digitization in the partner/associated partner schools

Other stakeholders interested in the project results

Organizations supporting data science education and/or STEAM education, foundations working on social inclusion, educational authorities, universities, the industry

Students (age 9-15)

Will strengthen their dispositions and learning potential in data science, by introducing them to data science as a powerful tool for addressing real-world issues related to civic engagement and social justices

Teachers, teacher educators and researchers

People in the fields of statistics, STEAM and data science participating in the ME and other dissemination activities, and/or having open access to the methodological guidelines, instructional guides, educational scenarios and other resources created by the project