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STEM Education as I see it

I believe in STEM education, but not in the way that we see it customarily in the classroom. A latest buzzword, a educational fad, an exclusive club for mathematics and sciences - because that is not what STEM is! STEM is a pedagogy, an infusion of humanities, the arts and sciences together in harmony to create creative problem solvers of the new millennium.  STEM is not a class, STEM is a way of thinking and teaching. In the 21st century, the teacher is almost unnecessary - the Internet provides access to more knowledge than I could ever hope to have in my head, even as I pursue my PhD. The 21st century teacher needs to guide students through the global world to help them find information, analyze and be critical thinkers about what they find. Teachers are not responsible for telling students what to think, but helping them develop skills for how to think critically. STEM educators realize that there is an infusion of arts and sciences together that develop thoughtful ...