An investigation of teachers’ perception on STEAM education teachers’ training program according to school level Kim Seong-Won1, Lee Youngjun2,* 1Research Associate Dept. of Computer Education, Korea National University of Education, Republic of Korea 2Professor, Dept. of Computer Education, Korea National University of Education, Republic of Korea *Corresponding Author: Youngjun Lee Professor, Dept. of Computer Education, Korea National University of Education, Republic of Korea E-mail: yjlee@knue.ac.kr
Online published on 16 October, 2018. Abstract Background/Objectives In order to activate STEAM education in schools, teachers’ perceptions of the STEAM teacher training program were analyzed in relation to their particular school level.. Method/Statistical Analysis An expert group developed a questionnaire to investigate perceptions of the STEAM teacher training program and delivered the questionnaire to 9986 teachers through online communication channels. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed in relation to school level and using the Chi-square test.. Findings Teachers` perceptions of the STEAM teacher training program showed statistically significant differences according to the particular school level: At high school level, teachers had a low rate of participation in the STEAM teacher training program and were not confident about restructuring the curriculum or about utilizing STEAM education in the classroom, even when they had participated in the STEAM teacher training. These results reflected administrative difficulties that high school teachers experience in areas such as curriculum development. In contrast, the elementary school teachers wanted to improve their understanding of STEAM education through the STEAM teacher training. The middle school teachers expressed a strong need for educational programs that could be applied in the classroom and wished to develop these through case-and activity-oriented training.. Improvements/Applications Through this study, it was confirmed that the demand for STEAM teacher training differs and it is necessary for teacher training to be suited to the teacher's school level. Top Keywords STEAM education, Teachers’ Perceptions, Teacher Training Program, Convergence Education, Teachers. Top |