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The ORBIT project illustrates pedagogical principles through concrete lesson plans and ideas. The materials are hands-on, they use actual lesson activities as building blocks, and embed theory within them. ORBIT makes this particular approach – a hallmark of effective teacher education – more accessible and tangible. There is also a significant focus on the use of ICT within mathematics and science teaching, offering pedagogical support where it is especially needed | The ORBIT project promotes interactive teaching in schools – teaching that supports active learning. ORBIT illustrates pedagogical principles through concrete lesson plans and ideas. The materials are hands-on, they use actual lesson activities as building blocks, and embed theory within them. ORBIT makes this particular approach – a hallmark of effective teacher education – more accessible and tangible. There is also a significant focus on the use of ICT within mathematics and science teaching, offering pedagogical support where it is especially needed. | ||
ORBIT is for formal HE teaching courses, for teacher mentors, as well as for the continuing professional development of teachers. | ORBIT is for formal HE teaching courses, for teacher mentors, as well as for the continuing professional development of teachers. | ||
