ERASMUS+ Teacher academy AcaSTEMy 7th HYBRID SEMINAR - Croatia, 20. 02. 2026 - 15:00H (CET)
The Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar invites you to the 7th AcaSTEMy hybrid seminar titled “Foundations of the Education Future: Integration of Transversal Skills in a 21st Century Learning Outcomes” by Professor Predrag PALE, PhD.
The hybrid seminar will take place on the 20th of February 2026 from 15:00 to 18:00 (CET) in person at City Library, Djakovo, Ulica bana Josipa Jelačića 30.
(Note: The first hour of the seminar will be in English, and there will participate, in addition to Croatian participants who will participate in in-person format, international participants who will participate by videoconference. The remaining time of the seminar will be held in Croatian with only in-person format Croatian participants).
Venue:
City library Đakovo, City Đakovo, Ulica bana Josipa Jelačića 30
Agenda:
15:00–15:05 Welcoming words from the Croatian project coordinator of the Erasmus+ acaSTEMy - Prof. Josip Burušić
15:05–16:05 Lectures "Integration of Transversal Skills in a 21st Century Learning Outcomes”- Prof. Predrag Pale
16:05–17: 45 Questions and Discussion
17:45–18:00 Summary of the seminar; Closing remarks- Prof. Josip Burušić
Zoom link for participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86719016648
Abstract:
Many educational strategies and policies are focused on STEM. However, many of world current challenges lie in non-STEM areas or are requesting additional skills for solving challenges. In order to overcome some of most present challenges, on both individual and collective levels, building and practicing transversal skills are of paramount importance. Effective interpersonal communication, project and change management, negotiation, and conflict resolution - along with teamwork - are sine qua non for effectively leveraging technical solutions for the benefit of humanity. Thevast collection of data, ultra-fast processing, ubiquitous communication, and artificial intelligence are eclipsing the traditional teacher and school. Everything about education is under scrutiny. The perspective on the topic from a viewpoint of prominent Croatian STEM expert and educator, who is focused on the transversal skills importance, will provide us excellent insights in way how to develop STEM and engineering education with a soul. At the same time, audience will have possibility to get information related to traditional educational dilemma if hard skills are indented to build systems, and transversal skills are needed to build a society.
Presenter short Bio:
Predrag PALE, PhD is a hard-core engineer passionate, not only for leveraging technology for the benefit of people and society, but also for demystifying, simplifying technology itself. Early in his technical career and career of Professor at University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, he discovered the crucial role transversal skills play in the success of technical projects and the tangible benefits they deliver to users. Today, he believes that interpersonal communication - including human-to-AI interaction—is vital for the mankind’s future. He is zealous in making education not only utterly efficient and effective, but also a pleasant, exciting, motivating experience.