A review on the innovative approaches to STEM education

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.