Open AccessGENESIS AND CURRENT STATE OF STEM EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT: U.S. EXPERIENCE
Author(s) -
Vitalii Boichenko
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pedagogìčnì nauki: teorìâ, ìstorìâ, ìnnovacìjnì tehnologìï
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2414-9799
pISSN - 2312-5993
DOI - 10.24139/2312-5993/2020.08/410-418
Subject(s) - state (computer science) , politics , stem cell , political science , public administration , economic growth , public relations , economics , law , algorithm , biology , computer science , genetics
The article reveals genesis and current state of STEM education development in the USA. The factors (political, economic, cultural, educational) that influenced STEM education development are revealed. The legal regulations on STEM education in the USA at different stages of its development are characterized. The innovative trends in STEM education development are highlighted, namely: extending STEM definition; enhancing STEM teachers training and professional development; improving STEM courses; broadening participation of girls, women and minorities in STEM; increasing federal financial support of STEM education; establishing cooperation in the process of STEM services provision between a wide range of institutions, including federal agencies, public and private organizations, academic institutions, foundations, business companies, etc.