Affiliation:
1. Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences, Kuwait
Abstract
Recent long-term policy plans in the MENA region stress the growing importance of transitioning to 21st-century skills and pursuing sustainable development objectives through the preparation of highly skilled nationals holding credentials in STEM fields that align with current and future labor market demands. Despite multiple educational reforms, national and international indicators of student performance still demonstrate insignificant improvement in MENA students' achievement. This study explored the current status of STEM education in Kuwait from the teachers' perceptions. A qualitative research design was used, with semi-structured interviews as the main data collection method. The results showed that teachers had generally positive perceptions of STEM education and believed that it is important for the learners and their future careers. However, several challenges were identified including the curriculum and instructional strategies. The findings suggest that adopting new curriculums and teachers training are important towards successful implementation of STEM education.
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