The RoboSteamSen project (2023-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000155379) is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

STEM Methodology - Down Madrid

Typology
Technological, Methodological
Resource description
In a technologically accelerated society, it's important not to fall behind. To keep up, we've continued to incorporate the STEAM methodology into FOCUS post-compulsory training services, the Occupational Center, and our employment programs. A total of 280 people with disabilities have learned, through programming and robotics, to solve problems and develop logical and mathematical concepts, improve their skills, and become more independent. This model is accompanied by the new STEAM classroom at the 3Olivos center, the classroom of the future that the National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (INTEF) is promoting nationwide, a "classroom of the future" that has the potential to change the way we learn and open new doors towards a more inclusive and equitable future, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
https://downmadrid.org/metodologia-steam/
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Starting in January 2025, all publicly funded educational centers in the Murcia region have participated in the "School 4.0" program, enabling teachers and students to learn computational thinking, programming, and robotics, and for teachers to incorporate these skills into their teaching practices.
https://cadenaser.com/murcia/2024/12/16/los-centros-de-la-region-seran-los-primeros-de-espana-en-impartir-el-programa-escuela-40-de-pensamiento-computacional-programacion-y-robotica-radio-murcia/
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Limited language use
  • Pragmatic language skills
Learning Objetives
  • Enhancing Language Skills
  • Improving Social Communication Skills