Experience of Turkey in STEM education

2022

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DOI 10.47526/2022-4/2664-0686.25
Data confidence 70 medium
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Abstract

The article considers the practical experience of implementing STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education in Turkey. The study was based on a report on STEM education by the Department of Innovation and Educational Technologies of the Ministry of Education of Turkey and the work of local scientists. Analytical review and analysis were used as research methods. The Turkish state is doing a lot of work in the areas of defining the role of the STEM method in education and training for the development of the economy. Concrete measures and steps to develop the STEM educational program and introduce it into the educational process have been quickly implemented since Turkey became a member of the European Union's "Scientix" project. Currently, within the framework of STEM education, research and methodological work is being carried out on integrated teaching in the subjects of the natural sciences. In addition, the universities are creating a platform for all stakeholders, which will publish general recommendations for teachers and students, information about organized courses and seminars, new resources, guidelines and the latest news in this area. Currently, it is planned to introduce STEM education technology into the curriculum.