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STEM education

[/stem ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/]
noun
educação STEM
1. An educational approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with the goal of developing practical problem-solving skills and preparing students for careers in these fields
STEM education programs encourage students to think critically and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Os programas de educação STEM encorajam os alunos a pensar criticamente e desenvolver soluções inovadoras para problemas do mundo real.
2. Curriculum and teaching methodology that emphasizes hands-on learning and interdisciplinary connections across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
The school implemented STEM education to better prepare students for university and the job market.
A escola implementou educação STEM para preparar melhor os alunos para a universidade e o mercado de trabalho.
Synonyms
STEM curriculumscience and technology educationintegrated science and technology learning
Antonyms
traditional educationhumanities-focused educationclassical education

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
educação STEM
Standard usage; acronym STEM is commonly maintained in Portuguese
São Paulo
educação STEM
Widely used in tech-forward regions
Rio de Janeiro
educação STEM
Used in educational institutions and government programs
Portugal
educação STEAM (com inclusão de Artes)
Often expanded to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)

Related Idioms & Phrases

STEM pipeline (pathway to STEM careers)
hands-on STEM learning
STEM career preparation
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