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TECHNOLOGY: The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiative

TECHNOLOGY: The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiative. Pornpun Waitayangkoon, PhD. IPST, Thailand. What is STEM Education?. STEM Education: integrates science, engineering, technology and mathematics focus on

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TECHNOLOGY: The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiative

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  1. TECHNOLOGY:The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiative Pornpun Waitayangkoon, PhD. IPST, Thailand

  2. What is STEM Education? STEM Education: • integrates science, engineering, technology and mathematics • focus on • the application of knowledge to real-life problem solving • development of new products or procedures • benefiting daily living and livelihood.

  3. Vision and Objectives Vision: • To drive STEM Education in Thailand with a view to enhancing the competitiveness of the human resources in Science, Mathematics and Technology in the international arena.

  4. Vision and Objectives Mission: • To create public awareness of the importance of STEM Education. • To promote and develop STEM education networks at national and international levels. • To promote cooperation among the public sector, the private sector and the communities in supporting the local STEM education efforts. • To recognize STEM talents by their induction into the STEM Hall of Fame or appointment as STEM Ambassadors. • To promote and develop database systems, learning resources, and learning media on digital platforms (iSTEM).

  5. Strategies • School and national assessment aligning with STEM education principles and objectives. • Classroom and external STEM activities encouraging analytical thinking and real-life problem solving. • Teachers professional development with professional guidance by STEM Ambassadors. • Inclusiveness of all sectors in STEM education.

  6. STEM-Net Thailand

  7. 1. Chiang Mai 3. UdornThani 4. Khon Khan 2. Phitsanulok 5. NakornRatchasima 6. UbonRatchathani 8. Nonthaburi 9.Nakorn Pratom 7. Chonburi 10. Bangkok 11. Nakorn Sri Thammarat 12. Songkhla

  8. Chiang Mai

  9. Education System in Thailand • Compulsory education:- Grade 1-9 • Elementary: G1-G6 • Secondary: G7-G9 • Post Compulsory education • Prepare for University: G10 – G12 • Prepare for career: Vocational school • Types of K-12 Schools • Elementary School: K, G1-G6 (Kindergarten, Pratom 1-6) • Extended Elementary School : K, G1-G9 (Kindergarten , Pratom 1-6, Mattayom 1-3) • Secondary School : G7-G12 (Mattayom1-6)

  10. STEM-Net Model Regional STEM Center 12 • Elementary School 1 Regional STEM Center 11 • Regional STEM Center 1 • Elementary School 2 Regional STEM Center 2 Regional STEM Center 10 • Extended Elementary School 1 • Regional STEM Center 3 Regional STEM Center 9 • IPST • Extended Elementary School 2 Regional STEM Center 8 Regional STEM Center 4 • Secondary School 1 Regional STEM Center 5 Regional STEM Center 7 • Secondary School 2 Regional STEM Center 6

  11. Supports • Elementary School 1 • Grant • Strategic Plan • Professional Development • STEM activities and materials (formal and informal education) Regional Advisory Board • Elementary School 2 • Regional STEM Center 1 • Chiang Mai • Extended Elementary School 1 • IPST(NSC) • Extended Elementary School 2 iSTEM STEM Ambassador • Secondary School 1 • Secondary School 2 Core Trainers Local Trainers

  12. Teacher Professional Development • Evaluates • District supervisors • University professors • Experiences teachers • DPST teachers University Professors IPST Staffs • IPST(NSC) Core Trainers Local Trainers • Regional STEM Center 1 • Chiang Mai

  13. STEM Ambassadors • Evaluates • Identifies/ evaluates • STEM Professional • Scholars in the area • Dept. of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour • Ministry of Energy • Business sector, etc. • IPST(NSC) • Seminar class • Summer internship • Summer institution STEM Ambassadors • Regional STEM Center 1 • Chiang Mai

  14. Impacts • Learners attain higher science, mathematics and technology learning achievement and are able to identify their future career opportunities. • Teachers at all grade levels not only possess the informed view of STEM education, but also develop and teach integrative STEM lesson effectively. • Thailand will have STEM workforce that can raise the country’s economy status.

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