Abstract:
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula are in high demand in an ever-changing, sophisticated technological world. Teachers that specialize in STEM subjects are also very useful. This study aimed at determining the viability of offering a new academic program Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) major STEM in terms of management, market, financial, and operations aspects. This study employed a descriptive survey research design using an online survey questionnaire to 102 randomly selected students, basic education teachers, and college instructors in the region. Based on the findings, concluded that the opening of the BEEd-STEM program was feasible with respect to its management, marketability, financial and operational aspects viability. With this, the College of Science and Technology Education can proceed to its steps in developing the curriculum for the BEEd-STEM program incorporating the established processes like DACUM (Developing a Curriculum). It is hoped that the future graduates of this program meet the changing demands of time and are able to compete in job placement here and abroad. In addition, the university's facilities in terms of instruction, research, and extension should be continually improved to address gaps towards the assurance of total quality outcomes. The faculty should also be exposed to continuous faculty professional development. A future feasibility study can replicate the method used in this study and may include other aspects not mentioned in this study.
Page(s):
313-315
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Science International, Volume: 33, Issue: 5, Year: 2021
Keywords:
Technology
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Financial viability
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management viability
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operational aspects viability
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feasibility study
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Engineering
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and Mathematics
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Bachelor of Elementary Education BEEd major in STEM Science
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marketability