News and Events
News
SOFTEN project at Isyde2024
We attended the Italian Digital Education Symposium on “Lifelong Digital Learning and Education” to present the results of our research on the integration of soft skills in STEM curricula. In particular, on a “short list” of green soft skills that emerged from interviews with STEM teachers and green industries, including teamwork, adaptability, communication, collaboration, metacognition, open-mindedness, empathy, critical thinking and problem solving, complementary to environmental and social awareness. The development of such skills is of paramount importance for students, not only during their time at university, but especially when they enter the world of work. To support university teachers in working with their students to improve green soft skills, a MOOC entitled “Green Soft Skills for transitioning towards a Sustainable Future” will be created, describing learning techniques and methodologies that teachers can use in their courses.
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“Beyond Technical Expertise: The Rising Importance of Soft Skills in the Green Transition“
We are pleased to announce that we presented our paper in Berlin at the 3rd World Conference on Sustainability, Energy and Environment on 09.12.2023.
Our full paper will be available soon. The article serves to disseminate the results of our Soften Framework, part of WP2.
“STEM Education and Soft Skills at Higher Education – Selected Results of The Erasmus+ Project ‘SOFTEN’”
Dear followers of the SOFTEN project, we would like to share with you that our abstract for ‘STEM Education and Soft Skills at Higher Education – Selected Results of The Erasmus+ Project ‘SOFTEN’’ has been submitted, and the full article will be available soon.
“Non-scientific article: The Importance of Green Soft Skills Skills for Future Careers“
The Soften Project is delighted to announce that our 1ºnon-scientific article has been published in the digital magazine “Ambiente Magazine” (Environment Magazine). We invite you to read the article directly on the magazine’s website. For your convenience, an English version is also available in our resources. Take this opportunity to learn more about the impact and values we stand for!
Events
Open call for participants: Green Mentors Training Academy
We are pleased to invite educators and professionals to participate in a three-day training focused on the development of essential soft skills tailored for the modern educational landscape.
Training Highlights:
- Intellectual Cognitive Skills: Enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.
- Team Management: Learn effective strategies for leading teams and fostering collaboration.
- Communication Skills: Develop clear and impactful communication with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Self-Regulation: Gain techniques for stress management, maintaining focus, and sustaining motivation.
This event serves as a preliminary trial for our upcoming MOOC, developed by our consortium, soon to be available on the POLIMI platform.
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Green Mentors Training Academy
An integrated training program that will include virtual an physical resources about soft skills and transversal competences of STEM learners and graduates for green industries.
