Futuremakers: Driving Impact Through Critical Thinking and Cooperative Learning in Education

This talk positions Education as a catalyst for social change, highlighting the role of schools in fostering sociocritical scientific literacy through Science, Technology and Society (STS) approaches. Through innovative didactic resources and case-based examples, it explores how classrooms can become spaces for cooperation, dialogue, and critical enquiry—connecting learning to real-world challenges such as environmental issues and AI-driven digital culture. The session emphasises strategies to develop critical thinking and collaborative learning, showing how Education can empower learners as active, informed citizens. Interactive elements—including short polls and reflective prompts—invite participants to engage, share perspectives, and collectively reimagine teaching for impactful 21st-century education.