Keyword: «stem education»

The article discusses the phenomenon of STEM education as a key factor of technological and economic development in the 21st century. The main systemic and methodological problems hindering its effective implementation are analyzed, and the most significant prospects and development vectors related to digitalization, interdisciplinarity, and a new pedagogical philosophy are identified.

The modern educational environment is undergoing a transformation associated with the active implementation of STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Unlike traditional education, which often relies on memorization of facts within narrow disciplines, the STEM approach emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, project-based activities, and the development of practical problem-solving skills. This is a new format of education where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are integrated into a unified system of knowledge. This approach prepares students for the realities of the 21st century, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work with advanced technologies.

STEM is an interdisciplinary educational concept that encompasses science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It aims to integrate the natural sciences with engineering, forming a holistic educational process.

The article explores the current problems and prospects of implementing STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in the Russian educational space. The article analyzes the features, advantages, and difficulties that arise when transitioning to a STEM approach in secondary and higher vocational education. It highlights the areas for improving the educational system and identifies the challenges faced by educators and heads of educational institutions.

This article analyzes the methodological, didactic, and cognitive foundations of the STEM approach in the context of preparing schoolchildren for the professions of the future. The integration of mathematics and computer science is considered a key core of STEM education, fostering algorithmic, systems, and engineering thinking.