Try Five +
STEM: Try Five + is a co-created, research-informed suite of workshops based on the theme of Space Science and Exploration developed in line with the Irish Primary School Curriculum and intended to foster, increase and sustain levels of science aspiration in primary school pupils in DEIS schools.
STEM Try Five aims to
- Enhance children’s self-perceived understanding and liking of Science Technology
- Engineering and Maths (STEM) topics covered in workshops.
- Increase awareness of STEM and future study and career opportunities.
- Improve understanding of basic science methods.
- Increase belief in the relevance of STEM subjects in our day-to-day lives.
- Improve children’s sense of self-efficacy in STEM.
- Reduce stereotypes traditionally linked to STEM and increasing equality, by portraying STEM subjects as accessible to all.
Try Five + delivers a series of workshops based on the theme of Space Science and Exploration to pupils in 4thand 5th classes in DEIS Primary schools. The schools where the workshops take place are local to Technological University Dublin. A range of teacher resources and training materials will also be developed as part of this project including a Summer CPD training course for teachers, a teacher-training manual, pupil’s workbook and a website. The project will engage with TU Dublin staff and student volunteers in addition to volunteers from industry in the delivery of this project.
This project is currently funded by Science Foundation Ireland Discover Programme and supported by Workday.
