Practices

Thematic Field: Maths, Science and Technology
Teacher training in robotics brings an award to school
Comenius In-Service Training
Institution involved:
Kristiine Gümanasium, Tallinn (Estonia)
Key words: Teacher education, Hands-on learning
Description:
Lauri Vilibert from Kristiine Gümanasium in Tallinn took part in the training course
on robotics, and not only learned modern teaching methods and approaches, but
also improved foreign language skills and established international contacts, which
led to development of new international project.
Back in his school the teacher used the acquired knowledge in his lessons and under
his guidance students won an award in the robotics competition at national level.
The training focused on one of the Estonian national priorities, namely Science and
Technology. Theoretical part of the training course was aimed at the past, present and
tomorrow's changes and challenges in the field of robotics. The training dealt with the
impact of robotics on pupils of different age groups. Participants were learning by
doing, they were constructing and programming robots themselves. The training gave
a lot of new ideas on how to use Lego NXT Mindstorm sets in the classroom and how
to integrate different subjects to help students to understand the subjects better.
Duration:
The training took place in 2010
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