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The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance
This study discusses the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiative as the latest policy move undertaken by the Egyptian government to improve the education system and prepare future generations of professionals in these fields. The findings of this study are based on a case...
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| description | This study discusses the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiative as the latest policy move undertaken by the Egyptian government to improve the education system and prepare future generations of professionals in these fields. The findings of this study are based on a case study of two schools in Egypt. Data was collected using face-to-face and focus group interviewing along with a review of documents. This thesis discusses the role of the different stakeholders, the program structure, the student and teacher selection processes, teaching techniques, curricula, assessments, sustainability plan, and the views of STEM graduates. The study highlights the positive STEM learning environment but identifies a number of issues that could be threatening the quality and continuity of the STEM initiative in Egypt. These relate to: (1) the complex overarching bureaucratic legislation structure; (2) challenges in curricula design and assessment criteria; (3) teachers' training and system compatibility challenges; and most importantly, (4) the shortfall in the availability of sustainable funding. Relying on the findings of the global STEM experience, the study discusses international best practices and recommendations. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1700 The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance AbdelMeguid, Lamis This study discusses the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiative as the latest policy move undertaken by the Egyptian government to improve the education system and prepare future generations of professionals in these fields. The findings of this study are based on a case study of two schools in Egypt. Data was collected using face-to-face and focus group interviewing along with a review of documents. This thesis discusses the role of the different stakeholders, the program structure, the student and teacher selection processes, teaching techniques, curricula, assessments, sustainability plan, and the views of STEM graduates. The study highlights the positive STEM learning environment but identifies a number of issues that could be threatening the quality and continuity of the STEM initiative in Egypt. These relate to: (1) the complex overarching bureaucratic legislation structure; (2) challenges in curricula design and assessment criteria; (3) teachers' training and system compatibility challenges; and most importantly, (4) the shortfall in the availability of sustainable funding. Relying on the findings of the global STEM experience, the study discusses international best practices and recommendations. 2018-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/701 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1700/viewcontent/auto_convert.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain STEM Egypt |
| spellingShingle | STEM Egypt AbdelMeguid, Lamis The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance |
| title | The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance |
| title_full | The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance |
| title_fullStr | The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance |
| title_full_unstemmed | The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance |
| title_short | The initiative of stem schools in Egypt: Issues of process, teachers' compatibility and governance |
| title_sort | initiative of stem schools in egypt issues of process teachers compatibility and governance |
| topic | STEM Egypt |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/701 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1700/viewcontent/auto_convert.pdf |
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