Welcome to the Science Foundation Ireland Discover WEAVE Project
This is a collaborative project between;
– Dublin City University (DCU),
– South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow,
– Professional Development Services for Teachers (PDST) — Arizona State University (ASU)
to support primary school teachers in developing culturally responsive computational thinking skills to enhance teaching and learning in the primary school classroom.
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The SFI Discover Weave Project and the Irish Primary School Curriculum:
The SFI Discover Weave Project demonstrates what integrated STEM learning experiences could look like.
A cross-curricular approach demonstrates the integration of many aspects of the curriculum. For example; history and geography, science and engineering, problem solving and language development, amongst others.
The project illustrates the competency of “Being a Digital Learner”:
“Being a digital learner fosters children’s ability to collaborate and thrive in a world increasingly immersed in technology. Children develop their knowledge, skills, concepts, attitudes, values and dispositions through problem-solving, experimenting and creating. As children develop this competency, their confidence in using a range of digital technology to harness their imagination and expand their creative thinking and creative expression increases. Through empowering children to be active digital
citizens, this competency develops their responsible, safe and ethical use of technology” (NCCA, 2020)
SFI DISCOVER WEAVE PROJECT
The Journey…
Schools Involved:
Across two years, the SFI Discover WEAVE Project worked with 28 teachers and over 650 pupils from nine different schools across counties Carlow and Dublin:
• Askea BNS, Carlow
• Askea GNS, Carlow
• Bishop Foley BNS, Carlow;
• Mary, Help of Christians GNS, Dublin
• Our Lady of Victories BNS, Dublin
• St Catherine’s Senior GNS, Dublin
• St Finbarr’s BNS, Dublin
• St John Bosco BNS, Dublin
• Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál GNS, Carlow
Computational Materials Used:
LEGO® SPIKE™ robotics are adaptable kits that can be used in various ways, making them ideal for personal exploration and learning. They cater to individual interests, stimulate thought and discussions, and foster personal connections and creativity.