The Benefits of STEM Education in India
As we continue to move forward into a more technology focused future, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and the people that work in the sectors will be responsible for driving the economy.
Because of this, it is essential that STEM is learnt early on in life to those who arguably have more open minds — children. Children are also the leaders of tomorrow and will need to have a great level of proficiency in these fields; by instilling a healthy amount of interest in STEM they are able to explore, question and discover contemporary situations along with getting to grips with things they are yet to understand.
Due to its popularity and practicality, STEM education has been adopted by classrooms all over the world, but the benefits of it in India is an interesting focus.
Here are some of the benefits of implementing STEM education in India:
Confidence in pupils
STEM fosters a lot of confidence in students thanks to its problem-solving and interactive approach. This is great news for the school girls who grow up to feel they are not intelligent enough for STEM as it is such a male-dominated sector. The learning style of STEM combined with the increasing number of female science graduates in India (currently 40%) is forecasting better representation on the horizon.
Aids Rural Areas
For children that live in rural areas of India, many have no choice but to walk hours to school. Fortunately, the advancement of education technology (EdTech) means that educational tools can be accessed via apps on home devices; meaning that at-home learning on a variety of topics including STEM is obtainable.
Keeping up to date with trends
STEM education encompasses reshaping the ordinary through thinking creatively, and creative thinking needs fresh ideas. The unbiased nature of children works in their favour as many are not afraid to suggest out of the box solutions! STEM also relies on innovation, meaning that children are encouraged to be aware of new findings and advancements. This experimental mindset is necessary in not only making a better India, but making a better world.
Preparing for the Future
The unprecedented COVID-19 has highlighted how the world needs to be more prepared for pandemics; science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the foundations of working out what the future will be like. India is a top-leading country for STEM graduates and as our daily lives transition to a ‘new normal’, where STEM accelerates and in-person communication takes a step back, the world needs more STEM-passionate children to help shape what’s to come.
Author: Sophie Hall
