Fewer and fewer students, particularly in the past five years, are choosing STEM subjects in schools, said National STEM Association president and founder Prof Datuk Dr Noraini Idris.
He added that a recent study had found that the interest of children, especially in rural areas as well as the urban poor, in such subjects had deteriorated.Speaking at the launch of the 2023 National Teachers Day celebration in Melaka, Anwar, who is also the country’s former education minister, described the trend as a challenge for the country as Malaysia moves towards green technology and electric vehicles.
ASM conducted a pilot study by implementing IBSE in four schools for two years in 2012 and 2013, and it found the method to be successful in enhancing students’ critical thinking skills as well as competency in STEM. The ministry, he suggested, should also simplify the Forms Four and Five science curriculum to help students understand the subject better.
The lack of Internet access in schools, particularly in states like Kedah, Kelantan, Sabah and Sarawak is another challenge that needs to be tackled, she added. Industry players, added the academy, should also participate in engaging students in emerging job opportunities and real-world applications. STEM subjects pique my interest when I can relate them in real-life situations, or solve questions through in-depth discussions and out-of-the-box solutions.
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