Guidelines for developing and implementing Disaster Risk Reduction Education in Elementary School Curriculum

STEAME-DRREC aims to develop dynamic cross-curricular digital guidelines and activities related to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Education for elementary students. It uses the intradisciplinary STEAME methodology—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship—together with inquiry-based, context-based and problem-solving approaches.

The activities will give students opportunities to improve their knowledge of natural hazards and their consequences, develop sustainable behaviour and build the life skills needed to prevent hazards from becoming disasters. The resources are designed for inclusive and multicultural education so that all students can participate actively in teaching and learning.

STEAME-DRREC also develops and assesses teaching models that embed these activities in current curricula through appropriate digital technologies, contributing to the digital transformation of primary education.

STEAME-DRREC outcomes

1. Guidelines for a dynamic and adaptive framework of DRR Education Curricula.
2. A set of STEAME DRR activities for elementary school students.
3. Guidelines and modules for a teachers’ training programme.

Implementation period: 31 August 2024 – 30 August 2026