Tracking STEM Education Development in China: National, Regional, and Local Influences

Author(s):  
Guolong Quan
2021 ◽  
pp. 53-66
Author(s):  
Olena Patrikeeva ◽  
Svitlana Gorbenko ◽  
Oksana Lozova ◽  
Iryna Vasylashko

The article presents the results of theoretical and practical analysis of the problem of STEM education in Ukraine. The authors assume that the definition of theoretical and methodological principles of this problem will help create conditions for the effective completion of educational and upbringing tasks in educational institutions. The article reveals the main conceptual principles of the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 05.082020 № 960-r «On approval of the Conception of natural sciences and mathematical education development (STEM-education)». Implementation of this Conception is envisaged by 2027. This Conception is aimed at the development of STEM-education, its large-scale implementation at all levels of education, establishing partnerships with employers and research institutions and their involvement in the development of natural sciences and mathematical education. The article also reveals the main theoretical and methodological principles of STEM-education such as: methodological principles, resource principles, organizational conditions and human resources, which ensures the success of the implementation of innovative learning in the education system. Creating an educational STEM-environment in an educational institution is one of the main tasks of the current stage of development of STEM-education. The educational STEM-environment of an educational institution is a set of intellectual and material conditions for the implementation of research results, technologies, engineering and integrated knowledge that ensure the self-development of a free and active personality and the realization of creative potential of students. STEM-education is implemented under the conditions of integration of all types of education on the basis of online platforms, media products, STEM-centers or laboratories, virtual STEM-centers, using non-standard methods, such as: STEM-excursions, interactive quests, contests or competitions in areas such as Internet of Things and robotics, STEM -festivals of makers and inventors, scientific picnics, hackathons, etc. The authors assume that the use of the above innovative and interactive methods and forms of work, organically combined with the peculiarities of educational activities, will effectively meet requirements of the Conception of natural sciences and mathematical education development (STEM-education), will allow students to form skills of research and engineering, invention and entrepreneurship, will provide support to students in their professional self-determination.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-242
Author(s):  
Oksana Mandrazhy ◽  
Alona Lemekhova ◽  
Tetiana Likhnovska

The article describes the research process of student members of the Kharkov Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine using differential equations in the study of natural phenomena. The studied issue was the dependence of the wind speed on the path it traveled into the thick of the forest. Mathematical problem was formulated practical and theoretical calculations were carried out. The work corresponds to certain areas and approaches to building training within the framework of STEM-education, which at the present stage of education development in Ukraine is actively discussed and is gradually being introduced into the learning process.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1085-1089
Author(s):  
Zarith Sofiah Othman ◽  
Nurhuda Ismail ◽  
Ahmad Khudzairi Khalid ◽  
Norbaiti Tukiman

STEM Education through the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013–2025 (PPPM 2013–2025) is an important agenda in the transformation of education to prepare the younger generation for the challenges of the 21st century. Over the years, STEM was carried out, but there are still some issues which contribute towards the failure in achieving a policy percentage set of 60% science and 40% literary studies in secondary schools. The target to increase the number of Science students was not achieved. Therefore, this study was conducted to produce a STEM@IDEAS module as an alternative to increase students’ interest and understanding in solving the synopsis of learning in science, technology and mathematics (STEM). The module STEM@IDEAS focuses in competition design and generating prototype products through a variety of synopsis statements. STEM practices provide students with various trainings such as application of knowledge, skills and assessment to solve synopsis. This study has five (5) STEM practice steps and a total of three (3) modules which will be applied using the STEM elements. Furthermore, the STEM@IDEAS module was tested on several groups of four secondary school students around Pasir Gudang, Johor. A questionnaire was used to evaluate if STEM@IDEAS modules are in line with STEM and its impact on students. This survey uses a Likert scale of 0 to 4 to evaluate starting from 0 (strongly disagree) up to 4 (strongly agree) for each question submitted in each section. The STEM@IDEAS module and the above study are expected to be a source of interest and an alternative way for schools to support the nation’s education policy in strengthening the education development plans towards the nation’s progress.


Author(s):  
Oksana Strutynska

The paper is devoted to the issues of exploring the possibilities of using robotics and 3D technologies in the context of STEM education development. Prospects for the development of robotics and 3D technologies in terms of Industry 4.0 concept formation are considered to solve the research objectives. The analysis of the robotics and 3D technology global trends has shown that these industries are currently dynamically developing and are already being used in many areas of human activity. This leads to the conclusion that there is a need to train relevant specialists, which in turn leads to the need to update the content of school and university education in accordance with the current requirements. Therefore, the question of implementation of the robotics and 3D technologies into the learning process of secondary and higher education institutions as an indispensable component of future specialists training in the field of high technologies is of particular importance. The paper provides examples of integration of 3D technologies and robotics in science and technology. The ways of using robotics and 3D technologies in the learning process, in particular through project activities, are outlined. Robotics and 3D technologies are popular and effective methods for the study of important fields of science, design and based on the active use of modern technologies in production, ICT and high intellectual level of professionals who will work in an innovative economy. The study examines the use of 3D technologies and robotics in the implementation of a research training STEM project. The use of project activities contributes to the development of students' teamwork skills, the development of independent search and creative activity, the formation of cross-curricular competences. The results of the study have shown the importance of developing modern approaches to teaching robotics and 3D technologies as promising fields of STEM education.


Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 506
Author(s):  
Aslı Görgülü Arı ◽  
Gülsüm Meço

Considering that generations that have grown up in the 21st-century have grown alongside technology, it is thought that integrating technology into lessons helps students learn the subject. This study aims to develop five STEM activities for the lesson of the human body systems by integrating the coding-based Arduino into STEM education. The activities were implemented to 6th-grade students for seven weeks and the effects on students’ skills of establishing a cause-effect relationship. The study method was pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental design, and the cause-effect relationship scale and semi-structured view form were used as data collection tools. As a result of the study, a significant difference was found between the Arduino-supported STEM activities developed and the students’ skills of establishing a cause-effect relationship. The students who received the Arduino-supported STEM education found the course to be entertaining and educational, and the future goals of these students were affected. In order to bring individuals who love their profession into the future, Arduino-supported STEM education should be applied and expanded in other branches and class levels.


Author(s):  
Malchykova D.S. ◽  
Molikevych R.S. ◽  
Saf’yanyk I.S.

The article characterizes the main aspects of STEM-education: the development of critical thinking, integrated learning, active communication of all participants in the learning process, non-standard and innovative approaches and directions of STEM-education development. Its active introduction in teaching natural sciences and mathematics of secondary schools, especially the use of STEM-technologies in teaching. A well-organized, good STEM lesson is, first of all, a coordinated and motivated learning process, where each activity is of special interest and is accessible and understandable for students. To develop this type of training, the teacher must first think in a non-standardized and comprehensive way, experiment and usually constantly improve themselves to achieve the desired result. When designing a quality lesson in STEM format, special attention should be paid to the peculiarities of its creation and organization, namely: all students should form a single joint mechanism of interaction and be actively involved in the productive solution of real situations or problems; it is advisable to invite students to develop their own demonstration models or prototypes; in order to achieve the set goal and produce a truly high-quality innovative product, it is important to work effectively in a team that will work as a single coordinated mechanism, where each of the participants has a task. Following the path of innovative development, the teacher first of all diversifies his pedagogical approach to the presentation of educational material and expands the possibilities of its perception and assimilation by students.Innovative integrated approach to teaching is one of the ways that combines both STEM elements and non-standard forms of presenting information to students. Educational sites, simulation simulators, modern virtual laboratories such as: “VirtuLab”, laboratory – “GoogleSites”, online laboratories “GoLab / Graasp” and interesting, interactive, worksheets: “Liveworksheets” are highly effective in conducting STEM-classes. allowing students to conduct virtual exciting and cognitive experiments in physics, geography, chemistry, biology, ecology and other subjects, in three-dimensional and two-dimensional spaces. STEM-educational space is multidisciplinary, competence-oriented and provides the formation of a unique set of cognitive and social skills, in particular: the ability to identify, pose and solve problems, interact with others in different social and cognitive situations, critically evaluate events and phenomena, motivate and move common goal, etc.Key words: STEM-education, STEM-training, STEM-competencies, STEM-lesson, STEM-games. Стаття характеризує основні аспекти STEM-освіти: розвиток критичного мислення, інтегро-ваного навчання, активного спілкування всіх учасників освітнього процесу, нестандартних та інноваційних підходів та напрямків розвитку природничо-математичної освіти. Активне впровадження STEM-технологій у навчанні перш за все забезпечує злагоджений та мотивований про-цес навчання, де кожна діяльність викликає особливий інтерес та є доступною та зрозумілою для учнів. Щоб забезпечувати такий тип навчання, викладач повинен спочатку мислити нестандартизовано і всебічно, експериментувати і, як правило, постійно вдосконалюватись для досягнення бажаного результату. При розробці якісного уроку у форматі STEM особливу увагу слід звернути на особливості його створення та організації, а саме: усі учні повинні формувати єдиний спільний механізм взаємодії та брати активну участь у продуктивному вирішенні реальних ситуацій чи про-блем; доцільно запросити студентів розробити власні демонстраційні моделі чи прототипи; для досягнення поставленої мети та виробництва справді якісного інноваційного продукту важливо ефективно працювати в команді, яка працюватиме як єдиний злагоджений механізм, де кожен із учасників має своє завдання. Рухаючись шляхом інноваційного розвитку, учитель насамперед урізноманітнює свій педагогічний підхід до викладу навчального матеріалу та розширює можливості його сприйняття та засвоєння учнями. Інноваційний інтегрований підхід до навчання - один із способів, що поєднує як елементи STEM, так і нестандартні форми подання інформації учням. Навчальні сайти, імітаційні тренажери, сучасні віртуальні лабораторії, такі як: «VirtuLab», лабораторія –«GoogleSites», онлайн-лабораторії «GoLab / Graasp» та цікаві, інтерактивні робочі аркуші («Liveworksheets») дуже ефективні у проведенні STEM-класів. Вони дозволяють учням проводити віртуальні захоплюючі та когнітивні експерименти з фізики, географії, хімії, біології, екології та інших предметів, у тривимірних та двовимірних просторах. STEM-освітній простір мультидисциплінарний, орієнтований на компетентністний підхід і забезпечує формування унікального набору когнітивних та соціальних навичок, зокрема: здатність виявляти, ставити та вирішувати проблеми, взаємодіяти з іншими в різних соціальних і пізнавальних ситуаціях, кри-тично оцінювати події і явища, мотивувати та рухатися до спільної мети тощо.Ключові слова: STEM-освіта, STEM-навчання, STEM-компетентності, STEM-урок, STEM-ігри.


Author(s):  
Vitalii Boichenko ◽  

The article reveals genesis and current state of STEM education development in the USA. The factors (political, economic, cultural, educational) that influenced STEM education development are revealed. The legal regulations on STEM education in the USA at different stages of its development are characterized. The innovative trends in STEM education development are highlighted, namely: extending STEM definition; enhancing STEM teachers training and professional development; improving STEM courses; broadening participation of girls, women and minorities in STEM; increasing federal financial support of STEM education; establishing cooperation in the process of STEM services provision between a wide range of institutions, including federal agencies, public and private organizations, academic institutions, foundations, business companies, etc.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1531 ◽  
Author(s):  
NGUYEN Thi To Khuyen ◽  
NGUYEN Van Bien ◽  
Pei-Ling Lin ◽  
Jing Lin ◽  
Chun-Yen Chang

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasized teachers as the cornerstone for the betterment of education. Teachers’ practices are strongly affected by teachers’ perceptions. The purpose of this study was to identify teachers’ perceptions to sustain STEM education development, regarding STEM education, STEM competencies, and difficulties in STEM implementation. We collected the data from 186 Vietnamese teachers, including STEM sub-field teachers and no STEM sub-field teachers. We used a survey method to capture teachers’ perceptions of STEM education. The one-way ANOVA was employed to examine the differences in teachers’ perceptions of STEM education in terms of the categorization of teaching experience, education background, and teaching subjects. The quantitative analysis showed that most Vietnamese teachers had positive views on STEM education. The higher educational background teachers and science teachers have the highest statistically significant scores in (1) STEM education, (2) STEM competencies, and (3) difficulties in implementation. The novice teachers have more positive views of STEM education, in terms of a better understanding of STEM education and assessing STEM competencies as being more valuable. There are no statistically significant differences in teachers’ difficulties among teaching experience groups. These results provide valuable information to design effective teacher professional development to sustain STEM education.


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