A Theoretical Model for the Design and Development of C-STEM Curriculum in China

In recent years, the international community has attached great importance to STEM education, aiming at cultivating students with innovative and comprehensive talents through STEM education. Because of the examination-oriented basic education system and the cultural influences in China, existing STEM curriculum developed in Western countries cannot be directly transplanted into the context in China. Based on reviews of relevant research in China and other countries, this paper proposes a theoretical model for the design and development of C-STEM curriculum. With the consideration of the local contexts in China, the curriculum development process of this theoretical model includes six steps: studying curriculum standards, selecting C-STEM curriculum theme, designing learning activities, optimizing curriculum design, preparing curriculum resources and materials, analyzing and improving curriculum. The model aims to provide reference for the development of C-STEM curriculum in China, also to promote the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture, in order to provide reference for future research.