Implementation strategies of STEM education in cultivating graduate students' learning ability in Chinese higher education

Abstract

This paper explores the tailored implementation strategies of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in nurturing graduate students' learning abilities within the context of Chinese higher education. The role of STEM education has been globally acknowledged, but its implementation at the graduate level encounters unique challenges requiring specific strategies. The paper discusses the distinct characteristics of graduate STEM education, contrasts them with general STEM education, and provides a thorough analysis of five key strategies: designing appropriate projects, enhancing teacher competence, providing scaffolded instruction, transforming evaluation methods, and creating a conducive learning environment. Each strategy is elucidated with concrete examples and references to existing scholarly viewpoints. The analysis presented in this paper contributes to the understanding of how to optimize STEM education in graduate programs and aims to serve as a beneficial reference for educators, policymakers, and researchers alike.