We have great pleasure in releasing this special edition on “Significance of STEM Education in Teaching and Learning for the Changing World with COVID19”, which focused on the importance of STEM education during these challenging COVID 19 scenarios. Integrated approaches to teaching and learning, and teacher preparation are key aspects to be focused on to nurture a responsible generation that is motivated and proficient in STEM. This would open new avenues for changing the existing practices and might lead to innovations that would have an influence on contemporary lifestyle practices. These are unknown, unpredictable and uncertain times, requiring unprecedented experimentations with new choices to reverse or enhance established practices. It is certainly tough to deal with many difficulties in daily life, let alone in in research, teaching and learning settings. We must confront these times with resilience to face the challenges and find alternative routes to forward. This would most likely include a timeline from inception to conclusion of current practices and a roadmap for future practices.

Cite: Premnadh M Kurup and Yan Dong, "Special Issue Editorial: Significance of STEM Education in Teaching and Learning for the Changing World with COVID19," International Journal of Learning and Teaching, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 121-122, June 2021. doi: 10.18178/ijlt.7.2.121-122

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