The Role of Stem Education in Preparing Students for the Workforce

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to study the essence and peculiarities of STEM education and identify the critical elements of embedding this mechanism in the learning process in the world and Azerbaijan. Research Methods: Study of literature and other sources of information; text analysis; formulation of conclusions. Results:  The STEM education movement is clearly impacting the international scene. However, serious doubts persist about its foundations, nature, and implementation, which should make us reflect on the danger that it may become an innovation that can be diluted. Here we have: (1) characterized those models of STEM education proposed by educational research; (2) provided a valid STEM education model based on a valid model of STEM education that is supported by the research. Contribution to literature: The study contributes to the current research literature by systematizing the existing evidence and grouping the reasons for the importance of STEM education according to specific indicators and criteria. The study also presents a set of practical recommendations to all interested educational institutions on how to organize the process of STEM education for its effectiveness, taking into account all previous mistakes made by the world experience.