The student participatory activity in the redevelopment of the school environment as a factor in the development of 21st century skills

The students’ participation in the redevelopment of the school environment provides them with the opportunity to evolve into active, responsible and creative citizens and to chart their own path on the way to build a sustainable school (Garitsis, 2016). The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of student participatory activity in the redevelopment and utilization of school outdoor space in the development of 21st century skills, such as creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, communication, cultivating collaborative , interactive relationships between students and also with the local community, adults and agencies. The processing of research data has shown that student participation in school environment redevelopment enhances 21st century skills development, with the greatest impact being when student participation begins in the early stages of problem identification and solution design.