Structure
FIRST YEAR (60 ECTS)
SECOND YEAR (30 ECTS)
FIRST SEMESTER – STEAM THEORY (30 ECTS)
This semester is focused on pedagogical knowledge of STEAM and its application in the teaching field.
The candidate's choice of itinerary in MASTED depends on the field of study of their bachelor's degree. Two options are available: one starting at UBU for students with a science background and another starting at IPCA for those with an educational degree. Both institutions offer 30 ECTS of a compulsory nature, and, depending on the country of origin of each student, it will be counted as a mobility period.
The UBU program focuses on ‘STEAM pedagogies’ and includes 6 ECTS of mandatory internships that can be carried out, among others, in the following centres and entities:
- Formal Education: primary bilingual schools.
- Non-formal spaces: La Estación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología; UBUVerde.
The IPCA program focuses on ‘Applied STEAM’ with a complete practical programme with specific laboratory subjects (7 ECTS) and workshop on its facilities, consequently, they don't have curricular internships.
Kristianstad University (HKR) will provide guest lecturers for the subject called ‘Images of Science Teaching for all students’ offered in UBU’s programme.
SECOND SEMESTER – APPLICATION OF STEAM IN SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES (30 ECTS)
This semester focuses on the applied knowledge of STEAM tools for various disciplines and teaching contexts.
Students will choose, from the available options, a practical application course that aligns with their interests and prior knowledge. Those coming from a purely scientific background can opt to complete the 30 ECTS of the second semester at IPL or UFBA. Those with an educational background can choose among UFBA or UJA. Depending on the country of origin of each student, it will be counted as a mobility period.
The IPL program focuses on ‘Online pedagogy’ and includes 5 ECTS of mandatory internships that can be carried out, among others, in the following centres and entities:
- Unidade de Ensino a Distância (UED)
- Centro de Recursos para a Inclusão Digital (CRID)
- Centro de Recursos Multimédia (CRM)
- Centro de Estudos em Educação e Inovação (Ci&DEI)
- Regional basic and secundary schools
The UFBA program focuses on ‘History and philosophy of sciences’ and includes 6 ECTS of mandatory internships that can be carried out, among others, in the following centres and entities:
- Memorial of the Medical School of Bahia, in intercultural education projects in artisanal fishing communities and their schools.
- Agroecology projects in lands from the Landless Workers' Movement (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra, MST) that also involve educational initiatives.
The UJA program focuses on ‘Integrated STEAM approaches for sustainability’ and includes 6 ECTS of mandatory internships that can be carried out, among others, in the following centres and entities:
- Formal internships in educational centers.
- Consultoría, ecoturismo y educación ambiental el Acebuche.
- Diputación Provincial de Jaén.
- Agencia de Medio Ambiente y Agua de Andalucía.
- Excmo. Ayuntamiento de Jaén.
- Ecolink Trading S.L.U.
- Naturapark Ocio y Descanso S.L.
The International Centre for STEM Education (ICSE) collaborates in the development and delivery of the course 'International Seminars on STEM Education' offered by UJA.
THIRD SEMESTER – FINAL MASTER PROJECT (30 ECTS)
The third semester is dedicated to the individual development of the master's thesis, which each student can carry out at any of the partner institutions, regardless of their previous itinerary. If desired, students may request co-supervision from one of the tutors or professors involved in the program and affiliated with the associated partners.
The theme on which the final master project will arise from the practices carried out and the institution chosen by the student and/or the laboratory subjects content.