Pilot Implementation and Classroom Testing of STEM Lesson Plans 

4. Pilot Implementation and Classroom Testing of STEM Lesson Plans (9/3/2026-13/3/2026) (Online)

The activity “Pilot Implementation and Classroom Testing of STEM Lesson Plans” was successfully implemented online between 9 and 13 March 2026. The primary objective of the activity was to pilot the STEMLingua lesson plans developed during previous project phases, evaluate their effectiveness in authentic classroom settings, and collect feedback from both teachers and students to support further refinement. This objective was successfully achieved through the active participation of all partner organisations, which implemented the lesson plans in their own educational contexts and shared the outcomes during a week of online collaborative sessions.

The virtual activity began with an in-depth discussion of the pedagogical framework underpinning the STEMLingua project. Participants reviewed the principles guiding the integration of STEM education, multilingual learning, digital competences, sustainability, and inclusivity within the lesson plans. This session provided a common framework for analysing the implementation experiences and identifying areas for further improvement.

Throughout the week, each partner organisation presented the STEM lesson plans they had implemented and shared detailed feedback collected from students and teachers. Representatives from Belgium, Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Portugal showcased classroom applications of the project lessons, highlighting students’ engagement, learning outcomes, challenges encountered, and successful pedagogical strategies. The presentations provided valuable opportunities for cross-national comparison and reflection, enabling partners to evaluate the transferability and adaptability of the lesson plans across different educational contexts and learner profiles.

The discussions demonstrated that the STEMLingua lesson plans effectively supported interdisciplinary learning, promoted student participation, and facilitated the integration of language learning within STEM activities. Feedback from students and teachers confirmed the relevance and usability of the developed materials, while also generating constructive recommendations for further refinement. The activity strengthened collaborative learning among project partners and provided evidence-based insights that informed the subsequent revision of the lesson plans before their finalisation.

The activity was implemented over five days and included:

• An in-depth discussion of the STEMLingua pedagogical framework and the objectives of the pilot implementation phase;

• Online presentations of implemented STEM lesson plans by partner organisations;

• Sharing and analysis of student feedback collected during classroom implementation;

• Reflection on teaching experiences and learning outcomes across different educational contexts;

• Discussion of challenges, good practices, and adaptation strategies identified during classroom testing;

• Exchange of experiences regarding the integration of STEM learning, multilingual education, and digital competences;

• Collaborative evaluation of the effectiveness, transferability, and inclusiveness of the developed lesson plans;

• Collection of recommendations and improvement points to support the final revision of the STEMLingua educational materials;

• Strengthening cooperation among partners through online peer learning and professional exchange.

The activity played a crucial role in validating the STEMLingua lesson plans through real classroom implementation and provided essential feedback that contributed to the quality assurance and final refinement of the project outputs.