St. Patrick’s College and Discover Science and Engineering take up European strategy for scientific learning

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Discover Science and Engineering (DSE) and St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra today launched the European-wide Fibonacci Project in Ireland. The Fibonacci project is an inquiry based science and mathematics education programme, which aims to help develop an integrated strategy for scientific literacy and awareness for primary schools across Europe.

In Ireland, the project will initially involve 12 primary schools as part of a pilot scheme with 24 teachers developing expertise in using hands-on inquiry-based approaches to science with children. The pilot scheme will gradually expand out to other primary schools. The project will involve 24 countries in Europe developing their own projects for promoting inquiry-based science/maths education (IBSE) in local schools, whilst also sharing expertise with groups in other countries.

Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Cl

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