STEM BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO CULTIVATE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Authors

  • Baisova Gyulsina Webster University in Tashkent
  • Ergashev Ganisher Webster University in Tashkent

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37547/geo-38

Keywords:

21st Century Skills, STEM Education, Extracurricular Activities

Abstract

In the dynamic landscape of the 21st century, the emphasis in education is shifting from mere content acquisition to the cultivation of holistic skills. Central to this evolution are the "4Cs": Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, particularly when extended into extracurricular realms, emerges as a potent tool to foster these skills. This paper will delve into how extracurricular STEM initiatives, spanning primary to secondary education, provide students with immersive, hands-on experiences. These experiences not only equip them with the competencies needed for future challenges but also instill a heightened sense of global citizenship.

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Published

2023-10-18

How to Cite

Baisova Gyulsina, & Ergashev Ganisher. (2023). STEM BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO CULTIVATE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP. International Scientific and Current Research Conferences, 1(1), 198–204. https://doi.org/10.37547/geo-38

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TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: BEST PRACTICES, PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES

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