Naslov
STEM in the Community as a Pillar for Equality and Development of Society

Autori
Mačinko, Maja ; Večerić, Petra ; Mudri, Ivan

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Unequal World Conference 2021 – Book of Abstracts / - New York (NY) : Unequal World Research Center, IPSEC, and UN Liaison Office for IRLA and SDA, 2021, 81-81

Skup
Unequal World Conference: The Right to Education – Transforming the World Through Inclusive Quality Education

Mjesto i datum
New York City (NY), Sjedinjene Američke Države, 24.01.2021. - 25.01.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
STEM, civic education, community, primary school education

Sažetak
The goal of civic education is to create citizens who will be able to actively and effectively perform their civic role with their knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes. By getting to know themselves, their role in the development of society, the differences they are surrounded by and tolerance for them, students will develop personal integrity, self-confidence, respect for themselves and others which will result in positive relationships with other students and members of society. Civic activism has its greatest strength in recognizing the importance of solidarity among members of society and acting in the direction of change for the benefit of all members, especially those most vulnerable groups, through the interaction of equality and equity. STEM learning is necessary for our society and its development. But just learning what STEM is and what its benefits are is not enough. Thus, we launched an EU project in which, through volunteering, we brought STEM closer to those who did not have the opportunity to do so. Through various workshops and lectures given by our students to others, we brought STEM closer to children in smaller remote areas, kindergartens, and homes for neglected children. We marked events such as World Space Week, EU Code Week and many similar interesting events in which our students made films, made educational materials for others and became teachers for one day. They learned how to learn and teach, which resulted in gaining one important life lesson and that is how education can positively change the world and themselves. This kind of cooperation has a great positive impact on our children and helps them grow into citizens of the world.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo, Temeljne tehničke znanosti, Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti, Interdisciplinarne humanističke znanosti, Obrazovne znanosti (psihologija odgoja i obrazovanja, sociologija obrazovanja, politologija obrazovanja, ekonomika obrazovanja, antropologija obrazovanja, neuroznanost i rano učenje, pedagoške discipline)

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