Foreword
2011,
Vol. 16,
No. 1,
Abstract
Like many acronyms, ‘STEM’ means different things to different people – even to people in the same country.
To some, it is about emphasising science, technology, engineering and mathematics education because of their economic importance to developing – or recovering – economies. To others, it is about exploring the potential of an integrated approach to teaching these subjects in schools and colleges. And there are other nuances too.
To some, it is about emphasising science, technology, engineering and mathematics education because of their economic importance to developing – or recovering – economies. To others, it is about exploring the potential of an integrated approach to teaching these subjects in schools and colleges. And there are other nuances too.