Core Value and Implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Curriculum in Technology Education

The integrative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum has become the primary focus of American education reform, as well as a new curriculum development trend in some developed countries in recent years. This study sought to develop a holistic understanding of the core...

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Published inJiao yu ke xue yan jiu qi kan Vol. 61; no. 2; p. 153
Main Authors Szu-Chun Fan, Kuang-Chao, Yu
Format Journal Article
LanguageChinese
Published Taipei National Taiwan Normal University, Dept of Education 01.06.2016
Subjects
Curricula
Curriculum Design
Design engineering
Educational Change
Mathematics education
Science education
STEM education
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Technology education
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Summary:The integrative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum has become the primary focus of American education reform, as well as a new curriculum development trend in some developed countries in recent years. This study sought to develop a holistic understanding of the core value of the STEM curriculum and its implementation regarding American technology education. This study employed a qualitative in-depth interview method to explore and describe the educational philosophy and core value, curriculum design models, and instructional approaches involved in implementing the STEM curriculum. Eleven technology education experts from the United States were interviewed individually. The results are summarized as follows: (1) From the perspective of American technology education, the STEM curriculum is an integrative teaching and learning approach. (2) The core value of the STEM curriculum is to provide a balance between hands-on learning and minds-on learning. (3) Technological and engineer
ISSN:2073-753X
DOI:10.6209/JORIES.2016.61(2).06