Ministry of Education to Launch Public-Funded Master's Program to Cultivate STEM Teachers in 2027
Taiwan's Ministry of Education will launch a public-funded master's program in 2027 to train 60 STEM teachers over two years. This initiative aims to address the shortage of STEM educators in elementary and junior high schools, especially in remote areas, by integrating professional and master's level courses and providing financial aid.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chung, Taipei, 7th) Affected by the declining birthrate and competition for talent in the technology industry, it has become increasingly difficult for elementary and junior high schools to find STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) teachers in recent years. The Ministry of Education plans to start a public-funded master's program for teacher training in 2027 (Republic of China year 116) to cultivate 60 STEM teachers, who will complete their training and be assigned within two years.
The Ministry of Education today issued a press release stating that in response to the teacher demand across different educational stages, fields, and regions, it will launch the STEM Teacher Training Public-Funded Master's Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Program") for the first time next year (2027). Vocational and Indigenous public-funded special programs will also continue, and post-baccalaureate education credit courses will be added, to enrich the reserve of teacher talent through diverse methods.
STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. According to the Ministry of Education's official letter, the special program will recruit one class of 30 students each at National Taiwan Normal University and National Changhua University of Education, totaling 60 students. Students will receive public-funded scholarships and are obligated to accept assignments after graduation.
Unlike general teacher training curriculum design, the special program integrates 26 credits of professional courses with master's courses. Furthermore, because public-funded students will be required to serve in remote or special area schools in the future, particular emphasis will be placed on mixed-age teaching, differentiated instruction, family education, and student counseling.
The Ministry of Education hopes that the special program can address the current shortage of science and engineering teachers in elementary and junior high schools and attract diverse talent with scientific literacy and practical experience through innovative training models.
In addition, the Ministry of Education will continue to combine big data to accurately estimate teacher demand in various counties and cities, and optimize the talent pool portal, integrating selection information to assist schools in finding talent and allowing prospective teachers to plan their teaching careers with greater peace of mind. (Editors: Lee Hen-shan) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chung, Taipei, 7th) Affected by the declining birthrate and competition for talent in the technology industry, it has become increasingly difficult for elementary and junior high schools to find STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) teachers in recent years. The Ministry of Education plans to start a public-funded master's program for teacher training in 2027 (Republic of China year 116) to cultivate 60 STEM teachers, who will complete their training and be assigned within two years.
The Ministry of Education today issued a press release stating that in response to the teacher demand across different educational stages, fields, and regions, it will launch the STEM Teacher Training Public-Funded Master's Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Program") for the first time next year (2027). Vocational and Indigenous public-funded special programs will also continue, and post-baccalaureate education credit courses will be added, to enrich the reserve of teacher talent through diverse methods.
STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. According to the Ministry of Education's official letter, the special program will recruit one class of 30 students each at National Taiwan Normal University and National Changhua University of Education, totaling 60 students. Students will receive public-funded scholarships and are obligated to accept assignments after graduation.
Unlike general teacher training curriculum design, the special program integrates 26 credits of professional courses with master's courses. Furthermore, because public-funded students will be required to serve in remote or special area schools in the future, particular emphasis will be placed on mixed-age teaching, differentiated instruction, family education, and student counseling.
The Ministry of Education hopes that the special program can address the current shortage of science and engineering teachers in elementary and junior high schools and attract diverse talent with scientific literacy and practical experience through innovative training models.
In addition, the Ministry of Education will continue to combine big data to accurately estimate teacher demand in various counties and cities, and optimize the talent pool portal, integrating selection information to assist schools in finding talent and allowing prospective teachers to plan their teaching careers with greater peace of mind. (Editors: Lee Hen-shan) 1150507
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