A review on the innovative approaches to STEM education

Nancy Mohd Al Hamad 1, Ololade Elizabeth Adewusi 2, Chika Chioma Unachukwu 3, Blessing Osawaru 4 and Onyebuchi Nneamaka Chisom 5, *

1 Bridge the Gap, Dubai UAE.
2 Independent Researcher UK.
3 Ministry of Education, Lagos.
4 International School, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
5 National Examinations Council, Nigeria.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(01), 244–252.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0026
Publication history: 
Received on 01 December 2023; revised on 10 January 2024; accepted on 12 January 2024
 
Abstract: 
This review delves into the dynamic terrain of STEM education, navigating classic techniques and novel pedagogies. It investigates the advantages and disadvantages of traditional approaches while highlighting new trends like project-based and inquiry-based learning, collaborative strategies, and technological integration. It stresses the importance of teacher professional development in enabling the implementation of these innovations. As STEM education grows, key future directions include incorporating emerging technology, inclusive practices, global collaboration, and ethical issues. Policymakers are advised to play a critical role in creating an environment that promotes innovation, equity, and lifelong learning. In essence, this review emphasizes STEM education's transformative journey, emphasizing its function in knowledge dissemination and in instilling vital skills for 21st-century issues.
 
Keywords: 
STEM Education; Innovative Pedagogies; Teacher Professional Development; Technology Integration; Future Directions
 
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