The Current Status and Trends of STEM Talent Cultivation in Chinese Universities:Based on a Holistic Analysis Model of STEM Programs
STEM,representing Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics,encompasses the systematic cultivation of talents with both innovative spirit and practical abilities,spanning from basic to higher education.Currently,STEM education in China is thriving at the basic education level,while attention to higher education is beginning to STEM Talent.Based on empirical research from the Yangtze River Delta Education Modernization Monitoring and Evaluation Project,this study integrates technologies such as large language models to build a holistic analysis model for STEM talent cultivation in higher education.The model provides a comprehensive analysis of the scale of STEM talent cultivation,disciplinary structure,regional disparities,and development trends in Chinese universities.There is an urgent need for China to establish a strategic framework for STEM education,implement initiatives to enhance the quality of STEM talent training,guide regions and universities in adopting differentiated development paths,and establish a monitoring and evaluation system for STEM talent cultivation,providing strong support for building an education powerhouse.
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