GUIDE ON THE SIDE – УЧИТЕЛЯТ КАТО МЕДИАТОР НА ЗНАНИЕ, ПРЕЖИВЯВАНЕ И ВДЪХНОВЕНИЕ В STEM ЕПОХАТА
GUIDE ON THE SIDE: THE TEACHER AS A MEDIATOR OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND INSPIRATION IN THE STEM ERA

Summary/Abstract: In the context of the ongoing transformation of education, the teacher’s role is undergoing a profound philosophical shift. The „Guide on the Side, not Sage on the Stage” model has emerged as a core pedagogical paradigm of the STEM era, where knowledge is no longer transmitted but co-created through experience, interaction, and meaning-making. The teacher becomes a mediator – a facilitator of cognitive processes, a catalyst of curiosity, and an inspirer of discovery. This article explores the philosophical and didactic foundations of this transition, identifies key pedagogical competencies of teachers within the framework of STEM education, and presents innovative practices illustrating the teacher’s role as an architect of meaningful learning experiences. The conclusion highlights the need for a new culture of teaching – one rooted in inspiration, dialogue, and co-learning.

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