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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26883/2010.251.6670

ИСТОРИЧЕСКО РАЗВИТИЕ И ЦЕЛИ НА STEM ОБУЧЕНИЕТО. ПРЕДИМСТВА И ПРЕДИЗВИКАТЕЛСТВА ПРИ ПРИЛАГАНЕ В НАЧАЛНОТО ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ

Гергана Петрова Вълканова
Бургаски държавен университет „Проф. д-р Асен Златаров“, Бургас

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOALS OF STEM EDUCATION: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Gergana Petrova Valkanova
Burgas State University „Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov“, Burgas

Abstract: This article explores the historical evolution and strategic goals of STEM education, with a specific focus on its integration into primary school settings. The research presents a synthesis of key historical milestones that have shaped the emergence of STEM. The article also critically examines the advantages and challenges of applying STEM in primary education, including issues related to teacher preparedness, instructional design, and access to appropriate learning environments. The proposed pedagogical perspective aims to support effective integration of STEM at the earliest stages of education by fostering student engagement, innovation, and future career orientation.

Keywords: STEM education, primary school, educational innovation, teacher training, interdisciplinary learning

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(Endnotes:)
1. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/BG/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018H0604(01)&from=EN
2. https://lex.bg/bg/laws/ldoc/2136641509
3. https://lex.bg/bg/laws/ldoc/2136697599

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