Stemtech Model in ASEAN Universities: An Empirical Research at Can Tho University

21 Pages Posted: 8 Aug 2019

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Bui Anh Tuan

Can Tho University

Kim-Hung Pho

Ton Duc Thang University

Lam Minh Huy

Can Tho University

Wing-Keung Wong

Asia University, Department of Finance

Date Written: August 5, 2019

Abstract

In order to train human resources to adapt to the digital era, universities in ASEAN region have invested and developed programs related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for many years. In that trend, under the support of Arizona State University (from the United States), Can Tho University, a member of the ASEAN University Network, has built a model to promote creativity, in which Technology elements are particularly emphasized and it is called STEMTech. An experiment on STEMTech model at Can Tho University was conducted in 2018 with three steps: (1) Training for students about STEM education, STEMTech model and some new technologies; (2) Each group of students make STEM products based on STEMTech model; (3) Student surveys. A statistical analysis was used to evaluate and improve STEMTech model. The results show that learners perceive STEMTech model quite positively, nevertheless, the access to the Technology factor in the model is quite difficult. This shows the necessary to develop STEMTech models to overcome limitations for learners and replicate this model to several other universities in ASEAN region.

Keywords: STEM Education, STEM Products, STEMTech Model, ASEAN University Network, Can Tho University, Arizona State University

Suggested Citation

Tuan, Bui Anh and Pho, Kim-Hung and Huy, Lam Minh and Wong, Wing-Keung, Stemtech Model in ASEAN Universities: An Empirical Research at Can Tho University (August 5, 2019). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3432530 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3432530

Bui Anh Tuan

Can Tho University

Can Tho City
Vietnam

Kim-Hung Pho

Ton Duc Thang University ( email )

19 Nguyen Huu Tho
District 7
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh 0848
Vietnam

Lam Minh Huy

Can Tho University

Can Tho City
Vietnam

Wing-Keung Wong (Contact Author)

Asia University, Department of Finance ( email )

Taiwan
Taiwan

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