Examining STEM Education Policy

What is it about?

Building a country's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills is crucial for boosting the economy, driving innovation, and tackling big global challenges like climate change and healthcare. People also need basic STEM knowledge to make informed decisions in today’s world. However, there’s often a gap between what’s said about the importance of STEM education and how it’s actually handled in schools and teacher education programs._x000D_ By analysing school curricula, teacher education resources, and policy documents, we looked at how Australia approach integrated STEM education. We found big differences between what national policies say and what schools and teacher education programs actually deliver. Since students start shaping their future career paths in primary school, we believe it's essential for future teachers to deeply understand the goals and methods of STEM education. This will prepare them to teach STEM subjects in a connected, meaningful way. We also provide recommendations for improving policies and research in this area._x000D_ _x000D_

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