Cultivating a Future-Ready Workforce: Reimagining STEM Education

LUMAT invites researchers, practitioners, and educators to contribute to the upcoming Special Issue on Cultivating a Future-Ready Workforce: Reimagining STEM Education.

Guidelines

  • We welcome both empirical and theoretical manuscripts in English. Perspective papers are also welcome. 
  • Only original manuscripts written in proper English will be considered.
  • Please visit https://journals.helsinki.fi/lumat/about/submissions to learn more about the submissions and author guidelines.
  • Submission due date is August 31, 2024.
  • Continuous publication model.
  • Article publication charge: 0 €.

Objectives

  • Teacher training and professional development for STEM teaching competency
  • Showcase innovative and effective strategies for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes in STEM subjects.
  • Explore the role of technology, collaboration, and equity in driving advancements in STEM education.
  • Investigate the impact of STEM education on preparing students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce and contributing to country's economic and societal well-being.
  • STEM emerging trends, initiatives and beyond.

Potential Areas of Interest

Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning:

  • Developing inquiry-based learning experiences and promoting active learning techniques.
  • Integrating real-world applications and local context into the STEM curriculum.
  • Utilizing gamification, simulations, and other engaging technologies in STEM education.
  • Encouraging interdisciplinary learning and collaboration across STEM subjects.

Teacher Training and Development:

  • Effective strategies for equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver engaging and effective STEM lessons.
  • The role of professional development programs in enhancing teacher competency in STEM education.
  • Supporting teacher collaboration and knowledge sharing within and across schools (lesson study).

Equity and Access in STEM Education:

  • Addressing gender disparities and promoting inclusive STEM education for underrepresented groups.
  • Strategies for ensuring equitable access to quality STEM education for students in rural and disadvantaged communities.
  • The role of community partnerships and outreach programs in fostering STEM interest among diverse populations.

The Impact of STEM Education:

  • Investigating the link between STEM education and student performance in core academic subjects.
  • Assessing the impact of STEM education on students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills.
  • Exploring the role of STEM education in preparing graduates for future careers and contributing to national economic development.

Emerging Trends  and Initiatives:

  • The integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies in STEM education.
  • The effectiveness of online and blended learning models in delivering STEM education.
  • The role of public-private partnerships in supporting and funding STEM education initiatives.
  • Evaluating the impact of informal STEM education programs, such as after-school clubs and science fairs.

Guest editors

  • Mohamad Termizi Borhan, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
  • Mohd Mokhzani Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
  • Lee Tien Tien, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
  • Nur Hamiza Adenan, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.