Current Situation and Analysis of STEM Education Competencies of Education Majors

Abstract

In recent years, STEM education has become a common concern in international education reform and research as a method of teaching that requires teachers to help students integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics into real-world problem-solving. STEM teaching has gradually entered primary and secondary education classrooms. However, the STEM education capacity of primary and secondary schools is currently weak, the teachers are inadequate, and the STEM education capacity of teachers directly affects the learning outcomes of students. This study used a questionnaire to investigate the current STEM education competencies of education majors. As far as the results are concerned, they reflect that the STEM education concept is widely recognised, and the current status of education majors’ overall STEM education competency is at an intermediate level. Therefore, this study expects the future instructional design to emphasise disciplinary integration, pay attention to the gender ratio of the education profession, and use technology tools to assist STEM teaching.