Description

The general aim of the program is to provide scientific knowledge and hands-on models that help preschool and school teachers teach phenomena of light clearly and engagingly.

This breaks down in the following learning intentions:
 

Understanding Scientific Concepts Related to Light

• Assist teachers in grasping the nature and propagation of light through both vacuum and matter.
• Explore the sources of natural and artificial light.
• Study light phenomena, including reflection, refraction, absorption, dispersion, and scattering.

Connecting Light to Astronomical Phenomena

• Help teachers relate the above key scientific concepts to observable astronomical phenomena in the Solar System, i.e.:

¯ The day and night cycle
¯ The phases of the Moon
¯ Solar and lunar eclipses
¯ Sky colours on Earth and Mars
 

Understanding the Principles of Art-Based Learning

The goal is to help teachers grasp the fundamental concepts of the
Impressionist Art Movement, which include:

• Capturing the optical effects of light
• Utilizing the technique of visible brushstrokes and broken colour
• Exploring the influence of colour theory
• Additionally, it's important to recognize how Impressionist art can enhance our understanding of optics and the science of light.
• We will also cover the basic principles of art-based learning as and educational approach, and analyze the conditions that either promote or hinder students' creativity.
• Develop and implement lesson plans focused on the topic of light, using the knowledge and understanding gained.

Provide trainees with both expert and peer support as they develop and implement lesson plans that utilize an art-based approach to studying light.

Offer expert and peer assistance for teachers to reflect on and evaluate the teaching conditions and learning outcomes of the implementations mentioned above.