ASSESSING STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES ON ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN NANOSCIENCE: WHAT MATTERS MOST?

Abstract

This article presents the results of a study analyzing the relative importance of cognitive, practical- operational, and motivational-value skills for professionals in the field of nanoscience. The study identifies the critical skills necessary for success in this interdisciplinary field based on a survey of various stakeholder groups, such as academic researchers, industry professionals, graduate students, policymakers, and ethicists. The findings show that all respondents consider critical thinking and problem-solving essential. Ethical responsibility and awareness of societal impact also play a significant role, especially among policymakers and ethicists. The identified differences in priorities between stakeholder groups highlight the need for improvements in nanoscience education to ensure the development of professionals equipped to address scientific-technical and ethical challenges. The article discusses potential directions for enhancing educational programs and policies. © The Author(s) 2024.

Keywords

Author Keywords

Critical thinking Skills education interdisciplinarity professional training Ethical responsibility Nanoscience

Index Keywords

Skill Personnel training Students Ethical aspects Industry professionals Graduate students Policy makers Critical thinking Ethical responsibility Professional training Interdisciplinary fields Interdisciplinarity Stakeholder groups Nanoscience

Author Affiliations

The Department of Physics and Methods of Teaching Physics, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, Berdyansk, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine

Department of Professional Education, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, Berdyansk, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine

Department of Social Work and Inclusive Education, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, Berdyansk, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine

Department of Applied Psychology and Speech Therapy, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, Berdyansk, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine

Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, Berdyansk, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine

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ASSESSING STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES ON ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN NANOSCIENCE: WHAT MATTERS MOST?

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