| | 8 August 2021HIGHERReviewIN MY OPINIONSTEM Learning is an approach to learning and development that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM learning over the years has evolved as a philosophy of multi-disciplinary approach that is critical for imparting new-age skills of problem solving, creativity, critical analysis etc. among students.The need and importance of STEM learning has been recognised for a long time now but all-pervasive technological advancements have made it a critical requirement for any modern education system.In India, there have been many discussions for popularisation of science and developing scientific temper but STEM education has not got its due importance in our education system. We have seen many advancements like smart classes, e-learning, assessments tools etc being implemented on a rapid pace but spread of STEM education has not happened at the pace that it deserved.STEM learning at schools continues to struggle for lack of basic elements like availability of curriculum, teaching and learning resources, dedicated lab infrastructure, Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Kits, etc among others. STEM education in fact, has been seen like a diversion in a system that has always had an exam centric and rote learning-based approach. This approach in a way ensured that learning took a back seat and culture of research could never flourish.While, in general, this gap has been recognised and some steps have been taken in the past few years, the much-awaited Nation Education Policy 2020 (NEP) may finally prove to be the catalyst that was required for boosting STEM learning in India.HOW NEP CAN HELP BOOST STEM LEARNING IN INDIABy Sarang Gangan, Founder, EduphoriaIn India, there have been many discussions for popularisation of science and developing scientific temper but STEM education has not got its due importance in our education systemSarang Gangan, Founder
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