BE-21-SKILLED – Building an Ecosystem for 21st Century Skills Education in STEM

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Acronym

BE-21-SKILLED

Title

Building an Ecosystem for 21st Century Skills Education in STEM

Description

BE-21-SKILLED ambitiously sets out to achieve the following objectives:

1) Facilitate the understanding and identification of 21CS in region-specific and labour-market relevant contexts through
multi-stakeholder collaborative efforts (via PR1- Regional Skill Councils Blueprint and Skill Panorama)

2) Foster the HEI teachers' abilities to instil 21CS in their students via training and feedback loops (via PR3: BE-21-
SKILLED Teacher Empowerment Program)

3) Enhance the skills among students to increase their employability and capitalise on their innovative potential (via PR5:
BE-21-SKILLED Student Pilot and Playbook)

4) Improve the understanding of non-female STEM actors (students, teachers, employers, etc.) on the need to support
female STEM students and instil 21CS in them

5) Innovate the curricula by embedding tools targeted at developing particular skills in students (via PR2: BE-21-SKILLED
Toolkit)

6) Actively participate in the dissemination of results and good practices (via PR4: BE-21-SKILLED eCompass)

Project Duration

Feb 2022 to Jan 2025

EQF levels

N/A

Project Reference Code/ID

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Materials

31 files | 366.12 MB

Last updated

09/2026

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▶ 📁 Be-21-Skilled-Playbook (3 files)
The Be-21-Skilled-Playbook folder contains a comprehensive guide in three languages (English, Latvian, and Serbian) for educators on integrating 21st-century skills into STEM education. Each version offers practical strategies, methodologies, and insights from pilot programs to prepare students effectively for modern workforce demands. AI generated
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- Be-21-Skilled-Playbook-ENG.pdf
  The BE-21 Skilled Playbook serves as a comprehensive guide for educators to integrate 21st-century skills into STEM education, providing practical strategies, methodologies, and insights from pilot programs in Riga and Belgrade. It includes sections on understanding student needs, interactive teaching methods, the use of technology, and evaluation strategies, aimed at preparing students for success in modern workplaces. AI generated
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- Be-21-Skilled-Playbook-LV.pdf
  The BE-21 Skilled Playbook is a comprehensive guide aimed at integrating 21st-century skills within STEM education. Covering strategies for educators, it emphasizes practical applications, technology use, and inclusivity to prepare students for future careers in a rapidly evolving job market. AI generated
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- Be-21-Skilled-Playbook-SRB.pdf
  The BE 21 Skilled Playbook provides comprehensive strategies for integrating 21st-century skills into STEM education, aimed at educators and academic institutions. It covers topics such as practical learning, student feedback mechanisms, and the importance of inclusivity and adaptability, with insights drawn from pilot training experiences in Riga and Belgrade. AI generated
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▶ 📁 Be-Skilled-21 Regional-Skill-Councils-Blueprint (3 files)
The folder contains essential materials related to the Be-Skilled-21 project, including a PowerPoint presentation and two documents that outline a comprehensive blueprint for establishing Regional Skill Councils in Latvia and Serbia. These resources detail strategies for stakeholder engagement and collaboration between higher education institutions and industry to enhance 21st-century skills in STEM education. AI generated
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- Be-Skilled-21 Regional-Skill-Councils-Blueprint-EN.pptx
  This PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive blueprint for stakeholder engagement in higher education, focusing on developing 21st-century skills in STEM education across Latvia and Serbia. It outlines strategies for collaboration between higher education institutions and industry stakeholders, aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and addressing labor market demands. AI generated
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- Be-Skilled-21 Regional-Skill-Councils-Blueprint-RS.pdf
  This document outlines a blueprint for establishing Regional Skill Councils to enhance cooperation between higher education institutions and industry, focusing on the development of 21st-century skills in STEM education. It includes proposed strategies, stakeholder engagement methods, and national experiences from Latvia and Serbia. AI generated
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- Regional-Skill-Councils-Blueprint-LV.pdf
  This document presents a blueprint for establishing regional skill councils aimed at enhancing 21st-century skill education in STEM fields. It includes findings from stakeholder interviews, describes existing collaboration mechanisms, and outlines strategies for integrating employer demands into higher education curricula. AI generated
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▶ 📁 Skills-Panorama (3 files)
This folder contains three documents analyzing essential employability skills for STEM graduates in the 21st century, based on employer surveys from 29 countries. The reports focus on key competencies such as self-management, critical thinking, and teamwork, and explore the effectiveness of educational institutions in teaching these skills. AI generated
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- Be-Skilled-21 European-Skills-Panorama-ENG.pdf
  This document presents an analysis of the essential employability skills required by STEM graduates in the 21st century, based on a survey involving employers from 29 countries. It highlights the importance of various skills such as self-management, emotional intelligence, and adaptability, alongside evaluating the performance of European universities in teaching these competencies. AI generated
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- Be-Skilled-21 European-Skills-Panorama-LV.pdf
  This document provides insights from an employer survey across 29 countries about essential employment skills for STEM graduates in the 21st century. It emphasizes the importance of self-management, critical thinking, and communication skills, while also discussing the gaps in educational institutions' ability to develop these competencies. AI generated
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- Be-Skilled-21 European-Skills-Panorama-RS.pdf
  This document analyzes the essential soft skills required by employers for STEM graduates in the 21st century based on evaluations from employers across 29 countries. It emphasizes the development of skills such as self-management, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, providing insights into improving educational curricula to better prepare graduates for the job market. AI generated
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▶ 📁 Teacher Empowerment Program (18 files)
The "Teacher Empowerment Program" folder offers a comprehensive collection of PowerPoint presentations designed to enhance the integration of 21st-century skills into STEM education. It provides insights into key competencies, employer perspectives, innovative pedagogical practices, and curriculum development strategies aimed at equipping educators with the tools to foster critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration among students. AI generated
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- ▶ 📁 English (6 files)
  This folder contains a series of six PowerPoint presentations focused on enhancing 21st-century skills in STEM education. Topics include insights from employers, innovative pedagogical practices, curriculum integration strategies, and the role of Regional Skills Councils, all aimed at improving student employability and teaching effectiveness. AI generated
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  - Module 1 - 21st-Century Skills in a Nutshell.pptx
    This PowerPoint presentation provides an in-depth overview of 21st Century Skills as part of the BE 21 Skilled Teacher Empowerment Program. It outlines key competencies essential for higher education teachers, including emotional intelligence, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability, to enhance student employability in STEM fields. AI generated
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  - Module 2 - Employers Perspective - European Skills Panorama - Key Industry Trends.pptx
    This presentation provides insights from employers across 29 countries regarding critical employability skills needed for STEM graduates in today's labor market. It outlines priority skills such as self-management, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability, along with an analysis of skill performance in universities, particularly in Latvia and Serbia. AI generated
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  - Module 3 - The Role of Regional Skills Councils and External Collaboration.pptx
    This PowerPoint presentation focuses on the role of Regional Skills Councils and external collaboration in optimizing STEM education and workforce development. It covers key competencies, stakeholder engagement approaches, and practical applications of integrating industry needs into educational curricula, drawing on examples from Latvia and Serbia. AI generated
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  - Module 4 - Innovative Pedagogical Practices to Boost the Relevant 21CS in Students.pptx
    This presentation focuses on innovative pedagogical practices designed to enhance 21st-century skills (21CS) among students. It covers strategies for fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and using assessment methods that align with evolving curriculum development. AI generated
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  - Module 5 - 21CS Integration into Curriculum.pptx
    This presentation outlines strategies for integrating 21st-century skills (21CS) into STEM curricula for educators. It covers curriculum design principles, mapping 21CS to STEM subjects, interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging technology, and promoting continuous professional development. AI generated
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  - Module 6 - Elevate 21CS in STEM teaching.pptx
    This PowerPoint presentation outlines a meta-framework of 21st century skills specifically tailored for STEM education. It includes detailed discussions of multiple core competencies such as critical thinking, self-management, emotional intelligence, and creativity, emphasizing their importance for both educators and learners. AI generated
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- ▶ 📁 Latvian (6 files)
  This folder contains a series of presentations from the BE21 Skilled program that focus on essential 21st-century skills and their integration into STEM education. It includes insights from employers, innovative pedagogical practices, and strategies for curriculum development aimed at enhancing skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and emotional intelligence among students and future employees. AI generated
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  - Module 1 - 21st-Century Skills in a Nutshell.pptx
    This presentation summarizes Module 1 of the BE21 Skilled program, detailing the essential 21st-century skills needed in education and the workforce. It covers topics such as self-management, communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and the adaptation necessary for success in today's rapidly changing environment. AI generated
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  - Module 2 - Employers Perspective - European Skills Panorama - Key Industry Trends.pptx
    This presentation provides insights from employers across Europe regarding key employment skills needed for STEM graduates in the 21st century, emphasizing the importance of self-management, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. It details the perspectives of companies in Latvia and Serbia on current trends and educational requirements for future employees. AI generated
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  - Module 3 - The Role of Regional Skills Councils and External Collaboration.pptx
    This presentation covers the role of Regional Skills Councils and external collaboration in developing STEM education, focusing on stakeholder engagement, regional adaptability, skill identification, and curriculum development. It is designed for educators and policymakers involved in educational program development. AI generated
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  - Module 4 - Innovative Pedagogical Practices to Boost the Relevant 21CS in Students.pptx
    This presentation module introduces innovative pedagogical practices aimed at enhancing necessary 21st-century skills in students, covering four main competencies, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and technology use in education. AI generated
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  - Module 5 - 21CS Integration into Curriculum.pptx
    This PowerPoint presentation provides educators with strategies and insights for integrating 21st-century skills into STEM educational programs. It covers curriculum development, interdisciplinary approaches, and the importance of continuous professional development, featuring practical techniques and real-world case studies. AI generated
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  - Module 6 - Elevate 21CS in STEM teaching.pptx
    This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of 21st century skills relevant for STEM education, including self-direction, critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence. It summarizes key skills identified through meta-analyses of recent studies and frameworks from international organizations, aimed at enhancing educational practices. AI generated
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- ▶ 📁 Serbian (6 files)
  This folder contains a series of six PowerPoint presentations focused on enhancing 21st-century skills in STEM education, targeting educators and policymakers. The modules address the integration of critical skills, employer perspectives, innovative teaching practices, and collaboration with regional stakeholders, all aimed at preparing students for the modern workforce. AI generated
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  - Module 1 - 21st-Century Skills in a Nutshell.pptx
    This presentation introduces the 'BE 21 Skilled' program, focusing on empowering educators to incorporate 21st-century skills into STEM education. It covers key skills needed for the future workforce, including critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and teamwork, supported by EU funding and collaborative efforts. AI generated
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  - Module 2 - Employers Perspective - European Skills Panorama - Key Industry Trends.pptx
    This presentation analyzes employers' perspectives on key employability skills desired in STEM graduates, based on insights gathered from 29 countries. It discusses the importance of soft skills like emotional intelligence, adaptability, and critical thinking alongside traditional technical skills, focusing particularly on the job market of the 21st century. AI generated
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  - Module 3 - The Role of Regional Skills Councils and External Collaboration.pptx
    This presentation module outlines the role of Regional Skills Councils in enhancing collaboration with external stakeholders to strengthen STEM education. It covers the development of key competencies, stakeholder engagement, and strategies for educational adaptability to local labor market needs. AI generated
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  - Module 4 - Innovative Pedagogical Practices to Boost the Relevant 21CS in Students.pptx
    This PowerPoint presentation focuses on innovative pedagogical practices aimed at enhancing 21st-century skills in students. It covers strategies for fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and effective teaching methodologies in educational settings, targeting educators and policymakers. AI generated
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  - Module 5 - 21CS Integration into Curriculum.pptx
    This presentation module focuses on integrating 21st-century skills into STEM curricula, offering educators strategies and insights for redesigning their teaching plans. It includes practical examples, interdisciplinary approaches, and emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development for educators. AI generated
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  - Module 6 - Elevate 21CS in STEM teaching.pptx
    This presentation module outlines 21st-century skills relevant to STEM education, detailing competencies like critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. It is aimed at educators and policymakers interested in integrating these skills into teaching practices. AI generated
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▶ 📁 Toolkit (3 files)
The Toolkit folder contains three comprehensive documents designed for educators in higher education, focusing on the integration of 21st-century skills in STEM education. These resources provide strategies, methodologies, and practical activities to enhance critical thinking, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and problem-solving among students. AI generated
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- Be-21-Skilled-Toolkit-ENG.pdf
  This document is a toolkit designed for educators, focusing on integrating 21st-century skills into STEM education, including emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and problem-solving techniques. It contains a series of tools, methods, and resources that enhance teaching and learning through practical activities and frameworks like the PERMA model and the AIFUSE technique. AI generated
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- Toolkit LV.pdf
  This document is a comprehensive toolkit designed for higher education instructors to systematically implement and teach 21st-century skills, particularly in STEM fields. It includes various tools, strategies, and methodologies for fostering skills like self-management, critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence among students. AI generated
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- Toolkit SR.pdf
  This document is a comprehensive toolkit for higher education educators to implement practical, real-world, and problem-oriented pedagogical tools tailored for their students. It emphasizes the development of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability in STEM fields. AI generated
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Baseline report
The baseline report outlines the establishment of an ecosystem for 21st Century Skills (21CS) education within STEM fields, specifically focusing on regional needs in Latvia and Serbia. It features a comprehensive analysis of the status and importance of 21CS frameworks, meta-analysis results, and proposals for consultation mechanisms involving stakeholders in STEM education. AI generated
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Organisations involved

Riga Technical University

Latvia

Momentum Marketing Services Ltd

Ireland (Republic)

European E-learning Institute

Denmark

Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities

Germany

University of Belgrade

Serbia

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Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships

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European Commission

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