TECHNOLOGY:The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiative

Pornpun Waitayangkoon, PhD. IPST, Thailand

What is STEM Education?

STEM Education: integrates science, engineering, technology and

mathematics focus on

the application of knowledge to real-life problem solving development of new products or procedures benefiting daily living and livelihood.

Vision and Objectives

Vision: To drive STEM Education in Thailand with a view to enhancing

the competitiveness of the human resources in Science, Mathematics and Technology in the international arena.

Vision and Objectives

Mission: To create public awareness of the importance of STEM

Education. To promote and develop STEM education networks at national

and international levels. To promote cooperation among the public sector, the private

sector and the communities in supporting the local STEM education efforts.

To recognize STEM talents by their induction into the STEM Hall of Fame or appointment as STEM Ambassadors.

To promote and develop database systems, learning resources, and learning media on digital platforms (iSTEM).

Strategies

School and national assessment aligning with STEM education principles and objectives.

Classroom and external STEM activities encouraging analytical thinking and real-life problem solving.

Teachers professional development with professional guidance by STEM Ambassadors.

Inclusiveness of all sectors in STEM education.

STEM-Net Thailand

National STEM Center (NSEC)

STEM Ambassador

Regional STEM

Education Center(RSEC)

iSTEM: Resources

Centers

STEM Hall of Fame

1. Chiang Mai

2. Phitsanulok 4. Khon Khan

10. Bangkok

3. Udorn Thani

5. Nakorn Ratchasima

6. Ubon Ratchathani

9.Nakorn Pratom

8. Nonthaburi

11. Nakorn Sri Thammarat

12. Songkhla

7. Chonburi

Regional STEM Center

  RegionsSTEM

Provinces

1 Upper North Chiang Mai

2 Lower North Pitsanulok

3Upper North-East 1 Udorn Thani

4 Upper North-East 2 Khon Khan

5 Lower North-East 1

Nakorn Ratchasima

6 Lower North-East 2

Ubon Ratchathani

7 East Chonburi

8 Upper Central Nonthaburi

9 Lower Central

Nakorn Pratom

10 Bangkok Bangkok11 Upper South

Nakorn Sri Thammarat

12 Lower South Song Khla

1Upper North

RSEC Provinces

  Chiang Mai Yupparat

Wittayalai (Secondary School)

Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Sorn, Chiang Rai, Lumpoon, Lumpang, Payao, Prae, Nan

   

   

Chiang Mai

Compulsory education:- Grade 1-9 Elementary: G1-G6 Secondary: G7-G9

Post Compulsory education Prepare for University: G10 – G12 Prepare for career: Vocational school

Types of K-12 Schools Elementary School : K, G1-G6 (Kindergarten, Pratom 1-6) Extended Elementary School : K, G1-G9 (Kindergarten , Pratom 1-6,

Mattayom 1-3) Secondary School : G7-G12 (Mattayom 1-6)

Education System in Thailand

Regional

STEM Center

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IPST

Regional

STEM Cente

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STEM Cente

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Regional

STEM Cente

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STEM Cente

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Regional

STEM Cente

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Regional

STEM Cente

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Regional

STEM Cente

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Regional

STEM Cente

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Regional

STEM Center 10

Regional

STEM Center 11

Regional

STEM Center 12

Elementary

School 1 Eleme

ntary School

2 Extended

Elementary

School 1

Extended

Elementary

School 2Second

ary School

1Secondary

School 2

STEM-Net Model

Regional STEM

Center 1Chiang

Mai

IPST(NSC)

Supports

• Grant• Strategic Plan• Professional Development• STEM activities and

materials (formal and informal education)

STEM Ambassador

Core Trainers

Regional Advisory Board

Local Trainers

iSTEM

Elementary

School 1 Eleme

ntary School

2

Extended

Elementary

School 2

Extended

Elementary

School 1

Secondary

School 1Second

ary School

2

Regional STEM

Center 1Chiang

Mai

IPST(NSC) Core Trainers Local Trainers

University ProfessorsIPST Staffs

Develop

• District supervisors• University professors• Experiences teachers• DPST teachers

Develops

Support

Evaluates

Teacher Professional Development

Regional STEM

Center 1Chiang

Mai

IPST(NSC)

STEM Ambassadors

• Seminar class• Summer internship• Summer institution

Evaluates

Identifies

develops

• STEM Professional• Scholars in the area• Dept. of Skill Development,

Ministry of Labour• Ministry of Energy• Business sector, etc.

Identifies/ evaluates

STEM Ambassadors

Impacts

Learners attain higher science, mathematics and technology learning achievement and are able to identify their future career opportunities.

Teachers at all grade levels not only possess the informed view of STEM education, but also develop and teach integrative STEM lesson effectively.

Thailand will have STEM workforce that can raise the country’s economy status.