Eventhough there is a lot obstacle & challenge in implementing Stem in science,but it does more good

than harm.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a hot global topic in education.

STEM awareness begins with the creation of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957(Banks &

Barlex, 2014). The world has recognized the need for science, technology, engineering and

mathematics to be combined. Since that day, other countries have started their mission to

explore STEM as competition to the developed countries. The education sector plays a major

part as it responsible to determine the success of labour production of related to STEM.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is important because it encompasses every
part of our life. The concept of science and mathematics are all around us. Technology and engineering
nowadays are crucial and neccessary in our daily life. Eventually, as life becomes more closely related to
STEM, we must equip ourselves with knowledge and skills in this field, especially the young generations.
In spite of its importance, the interest of students in schools towards STEM are lessening. Students
enrolment in science stream are in decline. The estimated percentage of declinination is about 3% every
year. This scenario is worsening as there are no takers for some science courses in tertiary level.

Realising this situation, the Ministry of Education Malaysia has came up with the Malaysia Education
Blueprint which is planned for the year 2013 – 2025.

Lack of students’ interest in STEM-related subjects that lead to poor achievement are due to

many factors, such as 人家的问题. Students feel that STEM discipline subjects are difficult, unexciting
and boring

(Aschbacher, Li, & Roth, 2010; Christensen, Knezek, & Tyler-Wood, 2014; Yu, 2012). Teachers’

attitudes and content knowledge are among the main factors that contribute to students’ lack

of interest (Jackson & Ash, 2012).

Until today, STEM has been implemented for 5 years in Malaysia since 2017.Reports has showed a
downtrend of student in choosing STEM.

Above all obstacle & issues, STEM education needs to continue even though students are less interested
in it. The fact is that STEM is part and parcel in our lives. Sooner or later, parents and the whole
community will realize the importance of STEM and the importance of mastering this field. We hope the
next generation will not only be consumers of technology, but aspire to be the inventors or innovators
for its future.
Therefore as an educator,we should identify the issues and obstacle in order to foster the student's
interest toward STEM by taking any proactive solution.

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