EFDN’s Commitment to Teaching: Empowering the Future on World Teacher’s Day

EFDN’s Commitment to Teaching: Empowering the Future on World Teacher’s Day

World Teacher’s Day, celebrated on October 5th every year, is a day dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the invaluable contributions of educators worldwide. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by imparting knowledge, instilling values, and fostering personal and intellectual growth in their students. On this special occasion, we want to highlight the commitment of the European Football for Development Network (EFDN) to teaching and education.

EFDN understands the universal appeal of football and its potential to engage and motivate learners. We have pioneered football-based learning programs that integrate the sport with various academic subjects. These programs not only make learning fun and interactive but also promote teamwork, discipline, and physical activity among students. By using football as a medium, EFDN helps students grasp complex concepts while instilling important life skills.

Inclusivity is at the heart of EFDN’s teaching initiatives. They work tirelessly to ensure that education is accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic backgrounds or physical abilities. Through their programs, EFDN promotes inclusive classrooms and equal opportunities for every child. They partner with schools, clubs, and organizations to create safe and welcoming environments for learning, where diversity is celebrated.

EFDN recognizes that teachers are the driving force behind quality education. To support them in their mission, EFDN provides training and resources to educators, helping them develop innovative teaching methods and stay updated with the latest educational trends. By empowering teachers, EFDN indirectly impacts the lives of countless students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

EFDN’s commitment to teaching extends beyond the classroom. They believe that the community plays a vital role in a child’s education. EFDN organizes community outreach programs, workshops, and events that bring together teachers, parents, and students. These initiatives facilitate open dialogue, enabling everyone to actively contribute to a child’s educational journey.

EFDN STEM FOOTBALL & EDUCATION PROGRAMME

The EFDN STEM Football & Education Programme is a pan-European project selected for financial support from UEFA Foundation for Children aiming to promote STEM Education amongst European youth. STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – is the field that helps children learn how to program, make codes, and understand technological devices. Statistics tell us there are currently more than a million job vacancies in the STEM industry, while at the same time only 16% of college students graduate in STEM fields or subjects. Demand for STEM jobs increased three times between 2000 and 2010, and continues to grow, with many new fields and professions emerging each day. With the support of project partner Sphero and their supplemental resources, EFDN plans to deliver STEM Education programmes across Europe using the power of football to keep children engaged and committed to learning.

PROJECT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• To assess existing activities via a range of research methods, including: primary research via interviews with key stakeholders and participating organisations, and secondary research via case study research and literature review.
• To test and develop the STEM Education Football Programme methodology in primary and secondary schools.
• To evaluate, adjust and further develop the methodology.
• To develop the STEM Education Football Programme training materials, local delivery plan, partnership plan and quality guidelines.
• To disseminate the STEM Education Football Programme Resources and organise a dissemination event in 2022.
• To develop and maintain an online platform with all programme resources.

Find out more about or programmes on our website.