Chemia Naissensis Volume 7, No.2 (2025) (стр. 67-75)
АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Damyana Grancharova 
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DOI: 10.46793/ChemN7.2.67G
САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:
The integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in higher education is a key priority for preparing future educators to address interdisciplinary challenges and support sustainable development. This article presents the goals, structure, and early-stage achievements of the Erasmus+ project Master Degree in Integrating Innovative STEM Strategies in Higher Education. The project aims to design a transnational master’s program focused on innovative STEM methodologies by leveraging international collaboration among universities and experts across Europe.
To date, the project has completed its foundational stages, including national reports on the state of STEM education, a transnational comparative analysis, a joint strategic framework, and the launch of a dedicated digital platform. The methodology involves six specialized working groups, addressing areas such as curriculum development, digitalization, sustainability, professional development, and educational policy.
The project emphasizes inquiry-based and project-based learning approaches, supported by emerging digital tools such as virtual and augmented reality and interactive online simulations. Sustainability principles are being integrated into the educational model, with a focus on green technologies and climate awareness. These efforts lay the groundwork for the forthcoming development of the joint curriculum and digital resources. By fostering cross-border knowledge exchange and aligning educational practices with future workforce needs, the project contributes to the modernization and internationalization of STEM education in higher education.
КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:
STEM education, Erasmus+, innovative teaching, higher education, digital learning, sustainability
ПРОЈЕКАТ/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This project is funded by the Erasmus+ program under the European Union. Project name: Master Degree in Integrating Innovative STEM Strategies in Higher Education Project Reference: 2024-1-BG01-KA220-HED-000253761
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