A Research On Stem Education

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematic) includes some of the most versatile and important careers in the modern world. Most new developments that are making the world a better place to live are from the influences of STEM fields. As the world becomes more technologically developed there is an increase demand for students well-trained in the STEM related fields. To keep pace with this rapidly expanding area of the economy requires an adequate number of P-12 teachers with the necessary content knowledge and skills to train the next generation. Currently, Texas is facing a critical shortage of teachers with strong backgrounds in STEM. This STEM teacher shortage is impacting student learning and if too many teachers pursue degrees

This report navigates the current state of STEM demographic in the country. It examines the reasons why there are less females undertaking STEM majors and gives recommendations on the problems. A brief history on STEM is outlined and the discussion follows with in depth analysis on the subject. STEM is a very critical education discipline with an importance in the economy of the country. Much as it is important, few students choose a career path in STEM. Although, there are more than 50% female students in Colleges and Universities, 12% take STEM related course. Why is this? This report is a compilation of empirical data collected in journals on the same subject explaining

With a minor reform in education,STEM programs are found across the spectrum. What is STEM education? STEM stands for Science, Technology,

STEM teaching is the acronym of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM teaching gives you a higher income. It’s part of our daily lives; technology would be our smart phones, smartboards, computers, and tablets. It’s estimated that 80% of jobs available for the years to come will require having math and science skills. “Growing field- 1 in 20 jobs are said to be STEM related by the year 2018” (Dominique Waldron). I think STEM teaching is a smart

One study found that among all age groups in elementary school, middle school, and high school, the majority of students had no interest in pursuing STEM, yet all students seemed to have a positive perception of STEM (Maholmes, 2001). Another study done by Leaper, Farkas, and Brown (2012), found that higher motivation in math and science classes were strongly associated with both mothers and peers support for these classes. Interestingly, peer support actually had the greatest impact on whether a young girl had motivation in math and science

In recent years, we have had an increased amount of wanted scientists and engineers throughout America. Unfortunately, in America people who chose to take this degree were awarded to majority of nationals from East Asia. To increase the rate at which we are producing the same amount of STEM degree programs, we can start with the framework. The 3 R's, Reading, writing, arithmetic and the 4 Pc’s, Critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity are a good starting point for an effective path.children in middle school and high school have more access to these types of programs. However, if we start at an early age, giving elementary students early exposure in these activities, they can bring excitement into wanting to do it in the

STEM’s main goal is to push students to focus towards a career that is STEM based. Students should not be pushed towards a STEM career and have no opportunity to choose for themselves. Authorities want to spend their money, getting students into STEM because they believe that students would find better job opportunities. Society has gotten so competitive where the focus is on how to students can get out school fast and start making money. Many people believe that a STEM education can help solving complex problems.

There is a lot of attention placed on STEM education from businesses and the federal government. First, this paper will explain what STEM is, how it came to be, and the reasons behind the urgency to implement this program in schools as early as kindergarten across the United States. Then this paper will address any potential issues for this plan, and how STEM can be a benefit the future of education.

It is not just girls and women who benefit from STEM careers. Educators and business leaders view STEM learning as essential to improving technology and the wealth of the United States.

Introducing American students to STEM-related academic programs during K-12 and higher education can lay the foundation for a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. According to Hill, Corbett and Rose (2010), there are so few American people in the STEM workforce because there has been a drastic decline in the number of students who matriculate into STEM undergraduate degrees and who complete post-secondary education. Colleges and universities that provide a broader overview of the STEM fields in introductory courses, implement mentoring programs and effective policies for all faculty members, and hire more science and engineering faculty can increase female and male student recruitment and retention in STEM-related academic

When considering Agora’s current STEM practices, I would identify the setting as emerging in its understanding of what STEM truly entails. Rigor and high-order learning are encouraged by administration and are essential elements in our lesson plans. Teachers have received professional development on Norm Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, an essential tool that can move students beyond basic recall of facts to analyzing and synthesizing information (Aungst, 2014). However, instructional time is not designated within our teaching scope and sequence to adequately promote higher-order thinking. Many of the

Related Literature: Teaching STEM at the elementary level has both opportunities and challenges. Challenges include access to appropriate resources, heavy focus on English language arts and

In recent years, there has been an increasing trend to STEM instruction due to the expansion of STEM-related careers. Universities created numerous extra-curricular K-12 activities that will encourage children to continue their studies in mathematics and science and to consider careers in engineering, science and technology. Those activities are positively impacting the impressions of students in regards to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In Sonoran Science Academy Phoenix, Tucson, robotics programs targeting elementary, middle and high school students promotes hands-on, creative, self- directed

The lack of interest in STEM by African-Americans is a major concern. STEM is the acronym for occupations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The subject matters for these occupations vary and include the following: social science, biological science, computer science, etc. General occupations in the STEM field include but aren’t limited to: practitioners, engineers, technicians, professors. Most careers in the STEM field require a bachelor’s degree as the minimum, but there are a few that accept a high school diploma or an associate’s degree (Landivar, 2013).

The way children are educated early on has a direct influence on their development. There are two primary forms of education that children are exposed to, the first being liberal arts. In a liberal arts education the primary subjects taught are, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and formal sciences. The goal of a liberal arts education is to prepare the student to deal with complexity, diversity, and change to assist in their adaption to the world later on. The second form of education is STEM, standing for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education focuses more on the analytical side of the school system with not as much thought given to the social and artistic side as liberal arts does. STEM chooses to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a practical way with emphasis on real-world application. The more beneficial of the two is liberal arts because it exposes students to a more diverse education, it is affordable, and it helps students gain an awareness of cultural diversity and varied perspectives.