How do I create a collaborative project-based learning unit in line with the current research on the topic? 

How can I support my students' meaningful learning in STEM / STEAM education? 

How can I use a project-based approach as a part of the curriculum?

The course "StarT LUMA: Collaborative project-based learning in STEM education" is designed to support teachers and educators (from pre-school education to upper secondary education) in doing all that. After the course participants will

  • be familiar with the StarT LUMA programme 
  • be familiar with the essential features of project-based learning
  • know how to design PBL in STEM education 
  • have multiple PBL modules ready to be implemented

The course is a part of StarT LUMA programme. It is organized by the University of Helsinki and LUMA Centre Finland, a network of Finnish universities with 20 years of experience in STEM education, in close collaboration with other international partners of StarT LUMA programme.

The course consists of two modules. The first module contains the compulsory part of the course and is worth two ECTS credit (c. 50 h of work). The second module contains additional contents from partners.

Kotiorganisaatio/hanke: Helsingin yliopisto