Characterization of STEM teacher education programs for disciplinary integration: A systematic review
Carlos Mauricio Agudelo Rodríguez 1 * , Ronald Andrés González-Reyes 1 , Andrés Bernal Ballen 1 , Martha Andrea Merchán Merchán 1 , Ellie Anne López Barrera 2
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1 Universidad Antonio Nariño. Facultad de Educación. Grupo de Investigación Conciencia. Calle 22 Sur # 12D-81. 111821, Bogotá, COLOMBIA2 IDEASA Environment and Sustainability, Sergio Arboleda University, Bogotá, COLOMBIA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

STEM education is established as an alternative for developing 21st century skills, with the premise of integrating its component disciplines. Although numerous studies exist on the subject, STEM teacher training programs are not widely discussed. Therefore, a systematic literature review was conducted in Scopus and Web of Science to identify the intentions of the training and the design and implementation of such teacher training programs. Among the 15 articles identified, there are three groups of intentions: Improving knowledge, developing competencies and skills, and changing attitudes and perceptions. Five methodological strategies were identified: project-based learning, problem-based learning, collaborative learning, ODR (observation/discussion/reflection) approach, and design-based learning. Disciplinary integration can be achieved through content or competencies. It is concluded that design-based learning is the most appropriate strategy for disciplinary integration. It is recommended that research be conducted to measure the impact of modality and time of training on the development of STEM competencies.

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Article Type: Review Article

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 20, Issue 3, March 2024, Article No: em2408

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/14280

Publication date: 01 Mar 2024

Online publication date: 26 Feb 2024

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