Advancing STEM Education through Integration, Innovation, and Global Collaboration
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STEM education, Innovation in learning, Digital literacy, Global collaboration, Educational equityAbstract
This editorial synthesizes global developments in STEM education, highlighting how innovation, digital literacy, and collaboration shape equitable and future-oriented learning. Drawing from contributions across continents, it discusses the integration of interdisciplinary pedagogy, technology-enhanced instruction, adaptive learning models, and evidence-based evaluation. These interconnected themes reveal STEM education’s evolution from content-centered teaching toward transformative, inclusive, and data-informed practice. By examining research on virtual learning, teacher adaptability, gender participation, and digital evaluation, the article positions STEM as a catalyst for sustainable human development, bridging global frameworks with local educational realities.
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