STEM education in Malaysia: a review.

Abstract

Purpose and Research Question – STEM's education is an education that is based on four disciplines namely Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM education is one of the agenda emphasized the implementation of the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2013-2025. This study aims to examine the development of STEM education and challenges of the implementation of STEM education in Malaysia. Methodology – Systematic Review is the research methodology that is employed in this study. The review focused on several articles, papers and dissertations on STEM education and are selected according to criteria that fit into our research framework. The selected studies are then brought to analysis and synthesis processes to specify and present findings based on these two themes: (1) developments on STEM education, and (2) challenges of the implementation of STEM education in Malaysia. Findings–The analysis of findings revealed the strong alignment between the STEM education approach and implementation in Malaysia. STEM learning can be applied using some integration patterns including silo, embedded and integrated approach. In addition, integrated approaches are capable in producing students with high interest and motivation to learn Science and enhancing the academic achievement of students on this subject Significance and Contribution in Line with Philosophy of LSM Journal - This article contributes by showcasing the importance of achievement in Science learning based on STEM education that is necessary to further scientific research learning models based on effective STEM education in schools, especially in Malaysia. For that, various initiatives have been made comprehensively in ensuring STEM education can be implemented in the teaching process and learning.