Chapter Highlights

This chapter summary provides the reader with a concise and general overview by highlighting key points related to constructivist approaches to STEM education.

• Fundamental components of STEM education, including the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; problem-based learning, project-based learning, and collaborative learning.
• The role of constructivist approaches in STEM education, including an evaluation of cognitive, social, and radical constructivist perspectives on learning and knowledge.
• 21st-century skills and STEM education, focusing on the contribution and impact of transversal competencies on STEM learning.
• Advantages and limitations of constructivist approaches, examining positive and negative aspects from both teachers’ and students’ perspectives.
• Future directions and recommendations, including integrating technology into educational environments, providing teacher training in STEM education, and supporting the effective application of constructivist approaches.