MODERN APPROACHES TO TEACHING CHEMISTRY IN THE CONTEXT OF STEM EDUCATION

Abstract

This article explores modern methods of teaching chemistry within the framework of STEM education. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) approach in chemistry instruction combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, enabling students to develop scientific research, engineering, and critical thinking skills. The article analyzes the effectiveness of project-based learning, laboratory and practical work, interdisciplinary integration, digital laboratories, and virtual experiments in chemistry lessons. Additionally, it highlights the influence of the STEM approach on increasing students’ learning motivation, applying chemical knowledge in real-life situations, and shaping their professional orientation. The author substantiates the pedagogical potential of updating the content of chemistry education and improving the quality of learning through the implementation of STEM education.