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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education: a tool for national development
Abstract
Development is generally perceived as a social transformation of the society, projected to bring economic, social and material improvement in the life of the majority of the people with a view to gaining control over the environment. This paper recognizes the fact that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education is an enabler of national development. It examined the role of STEM Education as a tool in national development. The paper highlighted some salient issues on STEM with the hope that the awareness therein will bring about the desired development and improvement of human life. Recommendations were made; it concluded that, with sound STEM Education, national development can be achieved.
Key words: Development, Education, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Technology.
