Book Review: Philosophy of STEM Education - A Critical Investigation

As a high school Biology and Chemistry teacher and Science Education doctoral student, I know that the current emphasis on STEM education is a prevalent force in education. STEM buzzwords and concepts infiltrate practically every classroom in one way or another, to the point it seems the STEM education movement is ubiquitous. Recognizing STEM as an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math seems simple enough; yet there are varying visions of the how, what, and why of STEM education – what is actually taking place and the reasons behind the movement. The confusion surrounding the true meaning and purposes of STEM education, even on the part of teachers in STEM-related fields, warrants elucidation and deeper investigation. Philosophy of STEM Education: A Critical Investigation (ISBN 978-1-137-53545-0) was published in 2015 by Palgrave Macmillan in the United States as a part of the Palgrave Pivot series on the Cultural and Social Foundations of Education. The book has a total of 105 pages.