The SeLFiE is coordinated by the University of Burgos, Spain, and aims to facilitate the acquisition of a second language (English, Spanish or French in the first stage) through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) topics and active pedagogies at primary level. This project takes an interdisciplinary approach to learning by integrating learning STEAM subjects with elements of creativity and self-expression through the arts, and incorporates them with second language learning.
The SeLFiE model developed is based on Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE) and Engineering Design Process in Science Education (EDP), and integrates these approaches with the use of Content and integrated language learning (CLIL) for teaching a non-native language.
SeLFiE is coordinated by the University of Burgos and the consortium is comprised of three academic partners (with the University of Malta and the University of Granada), the International Trilingual School of Warsaw, a network of public schools (CFIE Burgos) and an SME, expert in communication, social impact assessment and development of website and eLearning platforms (Kveloce I+D+I – Senior Europa S.L.).
The University of Malta, through Prof. Suzanne Gatt, Dr. Charmaine Bonello and Dr. Rosienne Camilleri from the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Faculty of Education form part of the team. They are the lead partners in the development of the project’s main output: A toolkit of Learning / teaching / training material which aims to provide comprehensive guide for conducting interventions with children from 4 to 12 years old, aimed at raising the Second Language Learning. The project website can be accessed .
