Journal Articles

STEM integration in primary school: A study of Hong Kong teachers’ conceptions and concerns

Title:
STEM integration in primary school: A study of Hong Kong teachers’ conceptions and concerns
Authors:
- Chen, Yu University of Macau
- So, Wing Mui Winnie The Education University of Hong Kong
Source:
Research in Integrated STEM Education, 1(1), 60-88, 2023
Publisher:
Koninklijke Brill NV
Year Published:
2023
Education Categories:
Keywords:
Integrated STEM Education Primary Schools Stages of Concern Theory Teachers’ Perceptions and Concerns
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Primary Education
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Abstract:
This study investigated 14 Hong Kong primary school teachers’ conceptions of and concerns about the implementation of integrated STEM education in primary school. Data were collected through concept maps and interviews with the teachers. Results revealed that in addition to representing STEM as simplistic models (e.g., STEM as an acronym), the teachers mostly seemed to model STEM integration conceptually using integrated disciplines, science as context, or real-world problem solving as context. Not many teachers were found to represent STEM using engineering design progress as context. Results also indicated that the teachers expressed intense concerns regarding personal inadequacy of STEM knowledge or skills (personal), student outcomes of STEM education (consequence), and limited instructional time (management). This study suggested providing sustained teacher professional development, creating supportive school environments, and building a collaborative STEM community as strategies to facilitate changes in teachers’ concerns and to advance STEM implementation in primary schools. Copyright © 2022 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 27726665
DOI:
- 10.1163/27726673-bja00006
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/d678a7fb
Entry Date:
2023-12-12