An experience of inclusive education STEM inspired and Ecology applied

Abstract

One of the school’s tasks is working to create inclusive contexts, create learning communities capable of bringing out the potential of each component with engaging learning paths, diversified, flexible and inclusive teaching practices. In schools, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teaching is growing in popularity as it promotes collaborative, creative and inclusive teaching.

Inclusive behaviors at school can be strengthened through the deepening of ecological and nature-related concepts. Empathy for nature, in fact, can create strong bonds between students and promote inclusive attitudes.

This contribution describes a teaching experience conducted by an interdisciplinarity perspective, based on evolutionary ecology concepts, applied through an approach with STEM disciplines. The activities, conducted within the scope of STEM disciplines, have made it possible to create an inclusive environment, helping to overcome cognitive, social, economic inequalities and gender stereotypes.