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STEM is a curriculum which is based on the idea of education the students in four specific disciplines -science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in an approach which it is based on real-life applications.
Unravelling STEM: Beyond the acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,
Science, 2018
The Emergence of STEM Governments and industry are highlighting the importance and need for a highly capable STEM population with creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to ensure not only economic, but also social and cultural prosperity, making the world a better place to live in. Many research publications, reports and policies have been highlighting the importance of STEM lessons and educational experiences: 1. STEM lessons encourage children to go deeper in their understanding of important mathematics and science concepts. 2. Students become innovative critical thinkers and more able to make good decisions. 3. Students understand how to approach and solve problems. 4. Students develop a sense of ethics and social conscience. 5. Students develop good collaboration skills. STEM lessons and projects have a major emphasis on teamwork and communication. 6. Students become more technologically literate. 7. Students understand how their STEM coursework opens doors to future careers. (Jolly, 2017). Therefore, there have been calls to integrate STEM right across education systems and the need to prepare students with twenty-first-century skills through STEM-related teaching, especially at the grassroots at primary and second level (Roberts, 2012). “On its surface, “STEM” is the acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. However, when you pull that first layer away, you reveal the most elaborate puzzle in the education world. Most educators know what STEM stands for, but how many really know what it means?”(Gerlach, 2012). This article will focus on what STEM is? and the characteristics of truly authentic STEM learning experiences, activities and events accessed at: https://www.ista.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Science-May-2018-copy.pdf
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2016
is focusing on STEM education, an acronym that conjures up a variety of meanings, depending on how it is interpreted, and for what purpose. In general, the acronym exemplifies the meaningful integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subject areas for the benefit of students. Proponents of integrative STEM education advocate that these subjects should not be taught in isolation and challenge educators to move from siloed activities to integrated real-world inquiry practices. After all, these disciplines do not exist in isolation in everyday life. Despite the aforementioned educational foci, there is an overarching government agenda, one that focuses on satisfying labor demand and promoting business innovation. Countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom are stressing the need for more graduates with advanced qualifications and high levels of skills in STEM in order to enhance innovation and productivity growth, maintain continuous prosperity, and compete globally. "STEMmania" (Sanders, 2008) is on the rise in the United States, whereas there is a perceived STEM crisis in education in Australia (Bagshaw, 2015). Though STEM's prominence is not as pronounced in Canada, STEM graduates continue to demonstrate disparities in terms of gender and minority representation (Statistics Canada, 2013). The popularity of STEM initiatives and the rush to embrace STEM as a panacea is problematic on a number of levels. Firstly, the various agendas related to STEM education beg the questions: What is the purpose of STEM education? Are we educating our children with the intention that they gain wisdom, knowledge, and become active democratic citizens? Do we see education as a means to prepare a workforce that is equipped to innovate and compete globally? Secondly, will STEM embrace "Science for All" or will it further perpetuate science as elitist? These are thought-provoking questions that educators and researchers of STEM must grapple with as they ponder the tenets of STEM education and the role of scientifically literate citizenry. Recognizing that Canada's increased interest in STEM education may differ from that of other jurisdictions, as guest editors of this Special Issue we explore understandings and enactments of STEM education. We wanted to include a variety of genres/voices in this special issue as we explore STEM education theories, pedagogies, and contexts, as well as alternative perspectives and critiques of STEM education. This special issue incorporates seven different orientations to STEM education. Among them are a knowledge synthesis of STEM initiatives focusing on K-12 teaching and learning across Canada, accounts of classroom research, considerations of STEM from Indigenous perspectives, thoughtful conceptual discourses on STEM in Canadian contexts, and a three-act play focusing on the role of school science education amidst STEM. One article, originating in the United States, describes a classroom that could be found in many parts of the world-a testament, perhaps, to the ubiquitous nature of STEM education. This issue begins with Isha DeCoito's survey of K-12 STEM education initiatives implemented in Canada over the last decade. To date, no single or comprehensive knowledge synthesis of STEM programs has been conducted, despite a burgeoning interest in STEM teaching and learning. "STEM Education in Canada: A Knowledge Synthesis" provides a backdrop for the papers that follow. It will be of particular interest to readers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; informal learning; curriculum and policy; and research in STEM education.
Key Definitions of STEM Education: Literature Review
Interdisciplinary Journal of Environmental and Science Education
This literature review aims to identify common theme in STEM education and to find out the scope of STEM education from previous studies that would provide information to researchers as well as the stakeholders on how they should focus on the implementation of STEM education. The author creates the research questions, "What are the common themes in STEM education?" and "What are scopes in STEM education that can cover the common themes based on the literature reviews?". The literature search in electronic databases was conducted through the Education Resources Information Center, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar using the varieties of Keyword such as "STEM education", "STEM Implementation", "STEM definitions", "Instruction", "Curriculum", "Major", "Career". The author concludes that the definitions of STEM education depend on the stakeholders in the implementation. Four key definitions and three scopes that cover those key definitions based on literature reviews are found and discussed.
International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), 2023
STEM education is widely recognised in today's society, and it has lately become a buzzword in the field of education. This research article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of what STEM education involves and why it is critical for students to gain knowledge in this field. STEM education focuses on merging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. The essay investigates the importance of STEM education in stimulating innovation, educating students for future workforces, and strengthening the nation's economy. The article also discusses the multiple efforts made by lawmakers, educators, and researchers to promote and improve STEM education, as well as the challenges and possibilities that this entails. The conclusion of this study article emphasises the importance of STEM education and the need for a concerted effort to provide every student with equitable access to high-quality STEM education in order to educate pupils for the twenty-first century.
STEM education in K-12 schooling
Oxford Encyclopedia of Education Research, 2021
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education has become a global agenda, with schooling systems around the world seeking to incorporate STEM programs into their in-school and out-of-school curricula. While disciplinary integration has been common practice in primary (elementary) schooling for decades, the STEM education movement has more recently promoted an increased focus on project-and problem-based learning across disciplines in secondary schools. Research suggests, however, that STEM education programs can face barriers in their implementation, often depending on whether they are designed to align with existing curriculum outcomes or whether they are developed as co-curricular programs. In addition, some researchers and educators have argued for STEAM – integration of the Arts in STEM education.
International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is an interdisciplinary approach where academic concept coupled with a lesson or problems that exist in the real world so that students can apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a context that makes the relationship between the school, community, work, and global companies that will emerge the ability to compete in the 21st-century integration of STEM in the classroom Form comprise of three, including integrated content, supporting an integrated content, or integrated context, STEM in its application aims to develop thinking, reasoning, teamwork, investigation, and 21st-century skills that can be used by students in all areas in their life, 21st-century skills to learn and innovate include critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration known as the "Four Cs". This paper provides a comprehensive review of STEM as a learning approach to improve their skills, especially the skills o...
B.Aadhar, 2023
In education process, educators can be a facilitator that supports the process of achieving educational goals. Multidisciplinary and Holistic education across the social sciences, sciences, arts, humanities and sports for multidisciplinary world in order to ensure the integrity of all the knowledge. STEM education is an approach that eliminates the boundaries between disciplines by enabling students to understand the world as a whole rather than parts. Using traditional teaching method would not serve the purpose at large. Need has been felt to innovate or redesign the teaching programme by creating new type of material and techniques to develop 21st century skills at secondary stage students. STEM Education provides teachers with a number of methods to engage students in an interdisciplinary way.
Challenges and issues of STEM education
Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research, 2021
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, abbreviated as STEM is a very promising field and its popularity is increasing due to its benefits in the modern world of globalization and modernization. Science and mathematics are basics of the technological developments going on in the world. In order to continue with these developments, the children should be motivated to learn STEM from early school days. The minds of small kids are like a sponge and they are able to grasp everything quickly. STEM education should be encouraged from the childhood so that children like it and continue with it for higher education. This chapter discusses some of the challenges observed while encouraging children to learn STEM at early age and also tries to list out some solutions for it.