Science of Cooking: Inclusive STEM Education through Cooking

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Published: Apr 3, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7533
Keywords:
science of cooking STEM competence inclusive education energy systems
Eleana Balla
NOESIS_Thessaloniki Science Center and Tecnhology Museum
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9173-4679
Abstract

Everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning to develop basic skills and competences. The Science of Cooking project uses cooking as a tool for STEM learning, enhancing the autonomy and social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities. It includes an instructor's guide, a cookbook with recipes and experiments, and gamified activities, providing a friendly environment for developing STEM skills. By highlighting the inclusive potential of STEM education, the project deliverables can serve as tools for teachers in general education.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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