"Timok Scientific Tornado- TNT" - a model for science popularization and the development of competencies through cooperation with the stakeholders

Abstract

Timok Scientific Tornado – TNT” is a complex project that is being implemented for five years in Eastern Serbia. The aim of project is to contribute the reform of the educational system by developing specific extracurricular models and activities for popularization of natural and technical sciences, increase the knowledge and motivation of students for further education in these areas, develop the skills and competencies of students and teachers, raise environmental awareness, strengthen cooperation between schools and the surrounding stakeholders. Project activities include realization of the Science Festival, the Night of the Researchers and various scientific exhibitions. Due to the great success of previous events of such kind and the constant increase in the number of participants and demonstrations it is expected that the programs of the TNT will become part of the annual work plans of primary and secondary schools, and that all municipalities in Eastern Serbia become participants in this program.