Advantages and Challenges of STEM Education in K-12: Systematic Review and Research Synthesis

IF 0.6 Q3 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE Pub Date : 2023-06-06 DOI:10.46328/ijres.3127

Kibar Sungur Gul, Asli Saylan Kirmizigul, H. Ates, Juan Garzón

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Abstract

This study presents a systematic review of the literature on STEM education. We investigated the trends of STEM education, as well as its main advantages and challenges in K-12 settings. A total of 118 empirical studies published between 2013 and 2021 in refereed journals were included in the analysis. The findings indicate a steady increase in the number of STEM studies over the past nine years. The dominant discipline on the studies is science, while the most common level of education is upper secondary education. Most STEM interventions take place in formal settings and uses mixed research methods. The most popular educational material is simple tools, and the most measured variable is learner achievement. The most reported advantage is that STEM education helps develop of 21st century skills. On the other hand, the most reported challenge is that STEM activities are difficult to design. Further, the study discusses other advantages and challenges in detail, to map the opportunities and difficulties for students, teachers, and researchers. Finally, the study highlights some research gaps, as well as some suggestions for future research.

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K-12阶段STEM教育的优势与挑战:系统回顾与研究综合

本研究对STEM教育的文献进行了系统回顾。我们调查了STEM教育的趋势，以及它在K-12环境中的主要优势和挑战。2013年至2021年间发表在期刊上的118篇实证研究被纳入分析。研究结果表明，在过去九年中，STEM研究的数量稳步增长。在学业上占主导地位的学科是科学，而最普遍的教育水平是高中教育。大多数STEM干预措施在正式环境中进行，并使用混合研究方法。最受欢迎的教育材料是简单的工具，而最可衡量的变量是学习者的成就。据报道，STEM教育的最大优势是有助于培养21世纪的技能。另一方面，报道最多的挑战是STEM活动难以设计。此外，该研究还详细讨论了其他优势和挑战，以描绘学生，教师和研究人员的机会和困难。最后，本研究强调了一些研究的空白，以及对未来研究的一些建议。

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International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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1.60

自引率

14.30%

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE) is an international, high quality, peer reviewed open access journal which publishes articles in all areas of cognitive science, perception, natural language understanding, inference, memory processes, learning, problem solving, planning, connectionism, and other areas of interdisciplinary concern related in education, pedagogy and psychology. All articles are published in English and undergo a peer-review process. The scope of IJCRSEE is focused on cognitive research both in topics covered as well as disciplinary perspective: -Cognitive Research in Education -Cognitive Pedagogics -Cognitive Psychology -Psycholinguistics -Cognitive Linguistics -Cognitive Culture Studies -Cognitive Neurophysiology -Cognitive Aspects: Sport Culture -Cognitive Aspects: Methodology of Knowledge -Text Processing and Cognitive Technologies -Curriculum Development -Development of Learning Environment -Education Administration -Educational Psychology -Educational Technology -Elementary Education -Innovative Pedagogical Models -Learning Systems Platforms -Media Education -Science Education -Teaching and Learning Technologies The main objective of the Journal is to discuss global prospects and innovations concerning major issues of cognitive science, to publish new scientific results of cognitive science research, including the studies of cognitive processes, emotions, perception, memory, thinking, problem solving, planning, education and teaching, language and consciousness study, the results of studying man’s cognitive development and the formation of basic cognitive skills in everyday life. The Journal seeks to stimulate the initiation of new research and ideas in cognitive science for the purpose of integration and interaction of international specialists in the development of cognitive science as interdisciplinary knowledge.