The Dual Frontier
AI, Equity, and the Re-Engineering of Global STEM Education
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https://doi.org/10.33830/ijrse.v7i2.1906Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Educational Equity, STEM Pedagogy, Learning Analytics, Teacher ReadinessAbstract
This editorial for the International Journal of Research in STEM Education (Vol. 7, No. 2, 2025) addresses the dual imperative in modern STEM education: the strategic integration of advanced digital tools and the critical need for global equity. Based on eight empirical studies, the issue charts the field's future across three themes. The Digital Pivot involves leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Learning Analytics to create highly personalized and responsive instruction. Deepening Pedagogical Relevance links scientific core concepts to authentic creation through project-based learning, robotics, and entrepreneurship. Finally, Securing the Global Foundation emphasizes fortifying educational equity by investing in essential infrastructure, bolstering teacher readiness (PCK and self-efficacy), and developing accelerated programs for marginalized learners. The collected research underscores that successful STEM reform requires embracing data-driven personalization while concurrently making deliberate investments in educator competency and foundational practical resources ensuring a resilient and accessible STEM ecosystem for all.
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