STEM; AI; workshop

Integrating STEM education into the training of future teachers is crucial for developing the competencies needed to address real-world challenges. This paper presents an evaluation of workshops implemented at the Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, which aimed to strengthen students’ understanding and practical skills in the field of integrated STEM education. The workshops focused on the interdisciplinary topic “Shapes and Patterns” and included activities such as mind mapping, team problem solving and prompt engineering. Students’ feedback highlighted the development of key competencies such as teamwork, critical thinking and the ability to look at problems from different points of view. Participants appreciated the innovative methods, in particular the use of artificial intelligence tools for prompts and mind mapping, which facilitated the connection of interdisciplinary relationships. Practical activities supported collaboration and the application of theoretical knowledge in practice. The results show the importance of active student engagement when working with complex scientific and technical concepts. This study contributes to the growing field of STEM education by showcasing the potential of well-structured workshops to foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills in future educators. The findings from this evaluation provide valuable insights for the design of further STEM education programs in pre-service teacher education.

Integrating STEM education into the training of future teachers is crucial for developing the competencies needed to address real-world challenges. This paper presents an evaluation of workshops implemented at the Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, which aimed to strengthen students’ understanding and practical skills in the field of integrated STEM education. The workshops focused on the interdisciplinary topic “Shapes and Patterns” and included activities such as mind mapping, team problem solving and prompt engineering. Students’ feedback highlighted the development of key competencies such as teamwork, critical thinking and the ability to look at problems from different points of view. Participants appreciated the innovative methods, in particular the use of artificial intelligence tools for prompts and mind mapping, which facilitated the connection of interdisciplinary relationships. Practical activities supported collaboration and the application of theoretical knowledge in practice. The results show the importance of active student engagement when working with complex scientific and technical concepts. This study contributes to the growing field of STEM education by showcasing the potential of well-structured workshops to foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills in future educators. The findings from this evaluation provide valuable insights for the design of further STEM education programs in pre-service teacher education.