优化科学中心对STEM教育的贡献

Optimising Science Centres'Contribution to STEM Education

STEM教育能够发展学科知识和智力技能,这对于推动创新从而应对全球经济、社会和环境挑战是十分重要的。在全球化和数字技术颠覆传统科学教育的情况下,STEM教育的能力也是年轻人掌控就业主动权的关键。科学中心在直接实施STEM教育以及间接提升社区对STEM重要性认识的方面发挥着重要作用。本文主要阐述三个问题:亚太地区国家实行STEM教育的现状如何?新的就业环境如何影响年轻人对STEM教育能力方面的预期和他们的要求是什么?科学中心如何优化其对STEM的贡献?

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics( STEM) education develops the disciplinary knowledge and intellectual skills that are critical for driving the innovation required to address global economic,social and environmental challenges. STEM capability is also the key for young people to navigate the employment landscape changed by globalization and digital disruption. Science centres play a key role directly in STEM education and indirectly through raising community awareness of the importance of STEM. The paper will address three questions: How well are Asia-Pacific countries performing in STEM education? How is the new employment landscape impacting on young people' s prospects and requirements for STEM capabilities? How can science centers optimize their contribution to STEM education?