A Case Study of American STEM Program Based on Canada/USA Mathcamp

摘要

The word 'STEM' has come into public in recent years. And as the delivery of a series of policies on promoting STEM education in the USA, it has drawn the government and the public's attention to area of STEM education. Lots of scholars and experts are working hard on STEM education, aiming at finding out how can it be performed efficiently. In this research, a case study will be conducted over the Canada/USA Mathcamp, analyzing its mission, features and evaluation so that to make clear these research questions:(1) what STEM education focuses on;(2)what the case characterize;(3)how the case organizes efficiently;(4)how the case works in the STEM area. By analyzing the case, the research finally figure out that Canada/USA Mathcamp focuses on the design of the academic and residential life activities, features as lots of choices in learning topics, learning activities, classes for students and giving students freedom to choose. The mathcamp has organized qualified staff to support the camp and the camp has made great success. Taking example by Canada/USA mathcamp, the research also gives out some suggestions for those who are operating a STEM program.