THE CONCEPT OF STEM EDUCATION - AN OPPORTUNITY TO FORM AND DEVELOP SKILLS AND COMPETENCES AND PROVIDE INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION Cover Image

КОНЦЕПЦИЯТА ЗА STEM ОБУЧЕНИЕ – ВЪЗМОЖНОСТ ЗА ФОРМИРАНЕ И РАЗВИТИЕ НА УМЕНИЯ И КОМПЕТЕНЦИИ И ОСИГУРЯВАНЕ НА ИНТЕРДИСЦИПЛИНАРНОСТ В ОБУЧЕНИЕТО В НАЧАЛНОТО УЧИЛИЩЕ
THE CONCEPT OF STEM EDUCATION - AN OPPORTUNITY TO FORM AND DEVELOP SKILLS AND COMPETENCES AND PROVIDE INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION

Author(s): Mariya Aleksieva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education, School education, Educational Psychology
Published by: Бургаски свободен университет
Keywords: STEM education; primary school; advantages; challenges

Summary/Abstract: STEM education is an integrated educational approach that teaches science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. It aims to develop critical and logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaboration in students. In primary school, STEM education can be implemented in various forms, such as: Project-based learning: Students work on projects that require the use of knowledge and skills from different disciplines. Engineering design: Students learn about the engineering process and apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. STEM games and activities: Students learn through interactive and engaging activities. STEM education in priarmy of education in primary school, because it helps students develop important skills that school has a number of advantages, such as: Improves students' interest in STEM disciplines. Develops important skills needed for success in school and in life. Prepares students for their future professional realization. However, it is important to consider some challenges when implementing STEM education in primary school, such as: The need for well-trained teachers. The lack of appropriate equipment and resources. The need for additional funding. STEM education is an approach to improving the quality are necessary for their success in school and in life.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 6-35
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: Bulgarian