Abstract
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education integration is a world-wide response to the falling interest in science and engineering. The approach uses an authentic problem, usually based on a design technology or engineering need, which is solved by school students who apply their knowledge of science, technological design, engineering and mathematics. While there have been different attempts to develop programs that introduce students to a number of STEM concepts in their school curriculum, the practice of STEM integration is not widely used or appreciated. The researchers present some examples of student projects where authentic learning and integration across the STEM areas is obvious. In Malaysia, the “Search for SEAMEO Young Scientist Congress (SSYS)” is held biennially at the Regional Education Centre for Science and Maths (RECSAM). Middle year students from twelve ASEAN countries present their scientific, technological and mathematical solutions to pressing local and community problems. The projects represent a STEM education approach with the construction of a device or model to illustrate the students’ solution. Examples of some of these projects are provided and the discussion highlights the STEM elements, drawing on research into the relationship between science, technology, engineering, mathematics and problem-based learning.
Highlights
Barmby, Kind, and Jones (2008) state that there is a recognised crisis in the provision of scientists and engineers the world over
The call for more‘hands-on teaching approaches in secondary school science and mathematics programs is a direct response to diminishing numbers of secondary students willing to pursue science and mathematics as a career
At the International Conference of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) in 2007, in the Perth Declaration on Science and Technology Education, participants expressed concern about the state of science and technology education worldwide, and called on governments to respond to a number of suggestions for establishing the structural conditions for their improved practice. (Austin, 2007, http://www.icaseonline.net/perth.pdf)
Summary
STEM Education: Authentic Projects which embrace an Integrated Approach Coral Campbell, Wendy Jobling. Intervention through Design: Encouraging a creative approach to learning in Technology Ann Mc Glashan. Exploring the Relationship between Science and Technology in the Curriculum Abbad Almutairi, John Everatt, Paul Snape, & Wendy Fox-Turnbull. Initial Teacher Education PCK Development - Knowledge of Learners: A beginning technology teacher’s journey John Lockley, Michaela Nicholas
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