This white book presents the final recommendations and guidelines from the MULTIPLIERS project, directed at practitioners and policymakers. Its main objective is to support the successful integration of open-schooling practices across diverse geographical, cultural, and economic contexts to ensure accessible, high-quality science education for all. Through this white book, readers will find examples of complex socio-scientific issues tackled in the MULTIPLIERS project, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in initiating similar open-schooling projects. The project advances an operational definition of Open Schooling, aligning with three core objectives: community impact, pedagogical impact, and scientific impact, with a strong emphasis on foundational values.
The primary goal of the project is to expand science learning opportunities by promoting cooperative partnerships and establishing Open Science Communities (OSCs). Specifically, it aims to (1) enhance students’ interest in science, boost self-efficacy in science learning, and raise awareness of science careers by embedding real-life, open-school science learning projects in collaboration with science professionals and media experts into education; and (2) develop analytical and critical thinking skills in students, families, and the broader community to empower problemsolving and innovation.