Worrying downward trend in number of STEM students
Noraini Idris says the background of school heads and management who are not from STEM fields also makes it difficult for teachers to be creative in teaching the subjects. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 17, 2019.
NATIONAL STEM Movement chairman Noraini Idris is not surprised with the statement made by Education Minister Maszlee Malik on Tuesday that the number of students taking science, technology, engineering and mathematics has declined over the years. Maszlee had said that although STEM-related subjects were connected to new emerging jobs and the fast-growing digital industry, the available talent in these areas was worrying.
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