INTRUST

A European project that promotes inquiry-based and creative science education to rebuild students’ trust in science and technology.

From September 2024 to August 2027 — 36 months

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Summary

inTruST promotes inquiry-based and creative science education to rebuild students’ trust in science and technology.
Through collaboration between schools and universities in Austria, Greece, and Spain, it develops innovative STEAM resources and teacher training to inspire critical thinking, teamwork, and real-life learning.

Main Objectives

Promote inquiry-based and creative science education.
Support teachers in adopting innovative, competence-based methodologies.
Foster collaboration between primary schools, secondary schools, and universities.
Strengthen students’ critical thinking, communication, and creativity skills.
Increase scientific literacy and trust in science and technology.

Partners

BG/BRG Schwechat (Austria)
BG/BRG Gmünd (Austria)
KPH Wien/Krems – University College of Teacher Education (Austria)
NTUA – National Technical University of Athens (Greece)
Escola Sant Josep (Spain)
Institut de Sales (Spain)
GTVS Dr. Bruno Kreisky (Austria)

Activities

Five international Learning, Teaching and Training Workshops (LTTs) held in partner schools and at NTUA, focusing on inquiry-based learning approaches.
Development of educational scenarios for teaching science and STEAM subjects through experimentation and problem-solving.
Exchange of best practices between schools and universities to strengthen teachers’ competences.
Local implementation and testing of new methodologies in classrooms.
Dissemination activities such as presentations, reports, and open-access materials.

Results

15 open-source learning scenarios for inquiry-based teaching in STEAM subjects.
A European report describing the current state of inquiry-based learning integration in Austria, Greece, and Spain.
Professional development for teachers through workshops and collaboration.
Creation of learning communities (Communities of Practice) among educators.

Impact

The project enhances teachers’ skills in inquiry-based learning, strengthens cooperation between European schools, and inspires students to explore science with curiosity and confidence.
It promotes a shift from memorizing knowledge to understanding through action — fostering a new generation of critical, creative, and mindful learners.