The impetus leading the concept of Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education la... more The impetus leading the concept of Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education largely evolved from a time when the United States of America was intimidated by the 1957 Russian launching of the 'Sputnik' satellite. STEM education ostensibly consists of four 'interrelated' subject disciplines. However Science, and to a lesser extent Mathematics have traditionally dominated over the Technology and Engineering (the T and the E) dimensions, as they have become less visible in contributing to the STEM education space. While there are a number of significant factors which have supported the continuation of this situation, a contemporary and relevant STEM education space needs to be seen as one which identifies and actively integrates the four subject disciplines with equal status. This paper will present a brief overview of the evolution of STEM education with an emphasis on recent Australian initiatives, together with examples of how both Technology and Engineering learning experiences can be harnessed to actively integrate and support a STEM education space. It is through these exemplars that the four subject disciplines can all contribute, and be recognised as essential components to a quality STEM education.
The impetus leading the concept of Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education la... more The impetus leading the concept of Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education largely evolved from a time when the United States of America was intimidated by the 1957 Russian launching of the 'Sputnik' satellite. STEM education ostensibly consists of four 'interrelated' subject disciplines. However Science, and to a lesser extent Mathematics have traditionally dominated over the Technology and Engineering (the T and the E) dimensions, as they have become less visible in contributing to the STEM education space. While there are a number of significant factors which have supported the continuation of this situation, a contemporary and relevant STEM education space needs to be seen as one which identifies and actively integrates the four subject disciplines with equal status. This paper will present a brief overview of the evolution of STEM education with an emphasis on recent Australian initiatives, together with examples of how both Technology and Engineering learning experiences can be harnessed to actively integrate and support a STEM education space. It is through these exemplars that the four subject disciplines can all contribute, and be recognised as essential components to a quality STEM education.
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