Objective
The project aims to create a mechanism for integrating the results of science education research in school teaching practice for 10-15 year olds in the domain of Properties of Materials. We propose to set up local working groups consisting of researchers and experienced science teachers with the remit to design, implement and evaluate teaching modules in the following areas: materials around us: everyday applications of metals, ceramics, plastics and composite materials; mechanical properties of composite materials; thermal insulators and their properties; electro-luminescent materials; electromagnetic properties of materials; optical properties of materials and their application in telecommunications; chemical properties of materials.
The modules will utilize existing modelling and simulation tools (such as, Insight, ThermoLab, Stagecast Creator, Coach, Modelus, Virtual Laboratories) in order to achieve teaching approaches that adhere to the principles of inquiry based science, active student engagement and collaborative learning. The modules will include activity sequences and specific instruments and procedures for the evaluation of learning outcomes. Student assessment will place emphasis on the transfer of acquired knowledge and skills in contexts that were previously unfamiliar to the students.
An international steering committee of experts will monitor the process and will create generic guidelines for the design and evaluation of the modules. These generic guidelines will also serve as a useful template f or exchanging examples of successful practice and transferring expertise from one educational system to another.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- social sciences educational sciences didactics
- engineering and technology materials engineering composites
- natural sciences computer and information sciences software software applications virtual reality
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering information engineering telecommunications
- natural sciences computer and information sciences software software applications simulation software
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Keywords
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Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP6-2005-SCIENCE-AND-SOCIETY-16
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Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
NICOSIA
Cyprus
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