Malta’s student-centered STEM initiatives
Malta is a great example of how to blend STEM, sustainability, and life skills into engaging, student-centered education.
From the thriving school gardening projects at Sacred Heart Girls’ Secondary School, Immaculate Conception Secondary School, and Dingli Primary School, to the well-organised, practical programmes at the Home Economics Seminar Center, Malta is demonstrating how student-centered learning can nurture both scientific curiosity and environmental responsibility.
One standout initiative was Eco-Schools Malta (EcoSkola), where students take the lead in sustainability projects that extend beyond the classroom and into the community. While many of these activities are still voluntary, the experience highlighted the value and need for greater integration of such initiatives into the formal curriculum.
At the University of Malta, the delegation of the Tallinn University on behalf of the SHAREE project also had the opportunity to present the Science Kitchen project, sparking fruitful exchanges both with students and academic staff. These dialogues underscored how international collaboration can strengthen innovative teaching methods and environmental education.