INTEGRATED SCIENCE EDUCATION AS A SOLID FOUNDATION IN SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND EDUCATION (STEME): A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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  • BAMIDELE TOKUNBO DELPHONSO Department of Natural Science, College of Science Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos state
  • OLAWALE ADEJUMO OSUNLOYE Department of Natural Science, College of Science Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos state
  • TOYIN JOY ABOLOJI Department of Natural Science, College of Science Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos state
  • ERNEST FRANK SUNDAY Department of Natural Science, College of Science Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos state.
  • OLADELE OMOTAYO JAIYESIMI Department of Natural Science, College of Science Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos state.
  • ABDULAFEEZ SEWANU LAWAL Department of Natural Science, College of Science Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos state.

Keywords:

Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education, sustainable development

Abstract

This paper focuses on the crucial role of Integrated Science Education in achieving sustainable development. The significance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Education (STEME) in building a sustainable future cannot be overstated. STEME serves as a key catalyst for achieving sustainable development goals. This paper acknowledges the pivotal role of STEME in driving the scientific and economic development of any nation. The paper investigates the objectives and benefits of integrated science education, including its role in promoting scientific, technological, and engineering advancements. It explores the rationale for incorporating integrated science into the junior secondary school curriculum. The 21st century has witnessed rapid advancements in Information Science and Technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), across all aspects of life. To effectively adapt to these developments, we must embrace and foster scientific and technological experimentation that will drive national sustainable development. Based on this premise, the paper strongly advocates for the inclusion of STEME within the integrated science curriculum. Furthermore, the teaching of integrated science at all levels should be closely linked to real-life situations.

DOI: https://doie.org/10.0218/SER.2025764280

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2025-03-04

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DELPHONSO, . B. T. ., OSUNLOYE , O. A., ABOLOJI , T. J. ., SUNDAY , E. F., JAIYESIMI , O. O., & LAWAL, . A. S. (2025). INTEGRATED SCIENCE EDUCATION AS A SOLID FOUNDATION IN SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND EDUCATION (STEME): A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. Sokoto Educational Review, 24(1), 1–6. Retrieved from http://sokedureview.org/index.php/SER/article/view/528

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Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025): Sokoto Educational Review

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