The Influence of Strengthened Collaboration with STEM Education in the Revision of the Content Standards for Technology and Engineering Literacy for PreK to 12th Grade (STEL) by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to clarify the characteristics of the revision of “the Content Standards of Technology and Engineering Literacy for PreK to the 12th grade (STEL)”, which is produced by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), from the viewpoint of some influences derived from informed strong connection with STEM Education. STEL uses the following three organizers: Core Disciplinary Standards, Technology and Engineering Practices, and Technology and Engineering Contexts. Technology and Engineering Practices is collaborated with the NGSS Science Standards (2013) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Mathematics (2010). Engineering design, scientific modeling, and mathematical modeling were deepened through collaboration between STEM/STEAM subjects. Collaboration between STEL, NGSS, CCSS - Math, and CCSS - English Language Arts (ELA) was emphasized, and emphasis was placed on the development of students’ career development competency and some abilities in CCSS - ELA.