Transforming STEM Teacher Education in South Africa

Overview

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is part of the Transforming STEM Teacher Education through Self-Directed Open Educational Practices (TEDSOEP) project — an international Erasmus+ initiative focused on advancing STEM education through digital innovation and open educational practices.

Running from 2025 to 2026, the project strengthens teacher education by equipping students with modern tools and approaches that respond to evolving global and local educational needs.

Project Objectives

The TEDSOEP project aims to:

  • Transform STEM teacher education using Open Educational Practices (OEPs) and Open Educational Resources (OERs)
  • Integrate emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) into teaching
  • Promote self-directed learning and digital competence among pre-service teachers
  • Develop innovative, sustainable teaching frameworks for diverse educational contexts
project team

Project Team

International

International Collaboration and Partners

Innovation

Innovation in Teaching & Learning

Impact

Impact on Students and Communities

why this project matters

Why This Project Matters

research output

Key Highlights

key highlights

Research Output

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Media Gallery

Open resource

Open Educational Resources Repository