Abstract

The necessity of highly qualified supported scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians as STEM perceived by Thai government. STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, it has become a key driver in interdisplinary. This study revealed what and how teachers learned from participated in STEM Education Project (SEP). The SEP is a project which use driven STEM Education in Banphaisuksa school; 1) STEM training for teachers, 2) Hands-on activities for students, 3) Inspiring students to STEM through control robotic system activities. Four teachers who participated in SEP were participant in this study. Methodology regarded ethnographic research Through participant observation, interviewed teachers, and collected their documents and authors as a participant. The data analysis was carried out from a community of practice (CoPs) approach. Teachers as apprenticeship learned through legitimate peripheral participation in SEP community of practice. They developed an understanding of STEM Education from scientist and engineer. They learned what and how to teach STEM from implementation STEM activities in classroom. This study highlights the need of established teachers’ collaboration to design STEM lesson with experts and their peers.

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