Conceptual framework of STEM based on Japanese subject principles

• Published in: International journal of STEM education Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10
• Main Authors: Yata, Chikahiko, Ohtani, Tadashi, Isobe, Masataka
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 02.03.2020; Springer; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Cognitive style; Commentary; Conceptual framework; Curricula; Design; Design process; Education; Educational Improvement; Educational Practices; Educational Technology; Engineering; Foreign Countries; Japanese curriculum; Learning Activities; Learning Processes; Mathematical analysis; Mathematics Education; National Curriculum; Principles; Science Education; STEM; STEM Education; Subject principles; Teaching methods; Technical education; Technology education; Japan; Design process; Engineering; Conceptual framework; Subject principles; Japanese curriculum; STEM

Background School education should improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) ability not only in science and mathematics but also in technology and engineering. However, practice and research are being conducted without clear definitions and methods for STEM education. Moreove...