Abstract
In this study, 1146 journal papers on Chinese STEM education research were visualized by using CiteSpace visualization software. It is found that the core group of authors of STEM education research in China has not been formed. Also, there is no universal cooperation among the research institutions. The core areas of research include STEM education abroad, analysis of STEM theory, STEM curriculum and teaching. China’s STEM education research can be roughly divided into three periods: initial exploration period, rapid development period and deepening research period. The key areas of future research are science education, research on foreign STEM education and modern educational technology innovation.
Highlights
STEM education is the English acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education
According to Place’s core author formula M = 0.749(Nmax)1/2, M is the number of papers, NMAX is the number of papers of the most productive authors in the statistical period, and the authors who publish more than M papers are the core authors in this field (Price & Zhang, 1984)
China’s STEM education research core author a total of 55, the core author of 284 articles, accounting for 24.8% of the total literature, did not meet the 50% target proposed by Place
Summary
STEM education is the English acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education. On the official website of STEM education center of Valley City State University in the United States, it explains what STEM education is, “STEM education goes far beyond its acronym It is science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and a kind of project-based learning about students’ participation. Based on the case study of STEM curriculum in the d.loft STEM learning project of Stanford University School of Education and School of Design, Chen and Tian (2019) construct an interdisciplinary STEM curriculum model based on design thinking, and puts forward relevant implementation suggestions, so as to provide valuable reference for the practice of STEM education in China. Under the influence of national policies and new education concepts, STEM education is growing in China, and its research scope is becoming wider and wider In this context, this study uses CiteSpace 5.2 visual analysis tool to analyze STEM education literature in China. This paper shows the development of STEM education in China, grasps the main direction of STEM education research in China, and provides effective reference for the development of STEM education in China in the future
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
