STEAM APPROACH FOR IMPROVING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS OF MULTICULTURAL STUDENTS ATTENDING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

STEAM APPROACH FOR IMPROVING 21^ST CENTURY SKILLS OF
MULTICULTURAL STUDENTS ATTENDING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

                                                                                                                       Asst. Prof. Dr. Sovaritthon Chansaengsee

                                                                                                                Department of Education, Mahidol University

As no one must be left behind, the disabilities or ones with difficulties to access the information or education would be recognized as the priorities to obtain the opportunity in education. In the case of Thailand, there are not enough spaces for these priorities to access the proper education; therefore, this might be both the starting point and turning point of education in the country. An inclusive classroom is one of the effective solutions aiming to promote equality and quality in the society. The inclusive classroom allows both general education teachers and special education teachers to work together to respond to the actual needs of students. Additionally, blending special need students into the classroom with other students could help enhance most 21st century skills of the students, namely, collaboration, communication, and social and cultural awareness.