International Doctoral Program in Integrative STEM Education
Introduction
The International Doctoral Program in Integrative STEM Education at National Taiwan Normal University is designed to develop future STEM innovative educators, leaders, scholars, and researchers prepared to invent and disseminate new integrative approaches to STEM education. Our focus on creating an industry-based context for integrating STEM knowledge and competency practices uniquely sets us apart from other STEM education programs. Moreover, it aims at cultivating researchers and professionals dedicated to addressing the challenges of providing high quality STEM education to students through a variety of departments in STEM education and innovative methods of delivery, e.g., e-learning, hands-on projects, and keynote speeches from outstanding STEM experts from around the world.
Features of Curriculum
This program focuses on cultivating high-level research talents in integrative STEM education. Our educational objectives are:
⦁ To develop students’ integrative research competency in integrative STEM education according to the needs and development of technological industry
⦁ To develop students’ professional competency in cultivating STEM innovative talents
⦁ To develop students’ leadership, innovation, and collaborative problem solving in leading STEM education team.
According to previous educational objectives, the program has a comprehensive curriculum in accordance with industrial developments and demands in the field of STEM education. Graduates from this program will forge new ground in developing theories, designs, and practical solutions for future generations.
Career Prospects
We have high expectation in our graduates’ future development. The Ph.D. degree of International Doctoral Program in Integrative STEM Education is best suited for students who are interested in pursuing the following career pathways:
⦁ Professors in colleges/universities
⦁ Researchers in academic research institutions
⦁ Professionals in research department of technological industries
⦁ Leaders in educational administrative authorities.
Graduation Requirements (Overview)
⦁A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in total is required. (2 required courses +13 program course + 3 selective course)
1.Students must take 12 credits of course and publish one paper that must meet one of the following conditions before you can apply for the qualification examination.
⦁Have published at least one journal article indexed by SCI、SCIE or SSCI.
⦁Have published at least one symposium paper, which must be fully reviewed and approved, and be orally presented.
2. Students must pass the qualification examination to be eligible for doctoral candidates
3. The qualification examination would be the oral examination of the thesis plan. Those who fail the qualification examination shall not apply for the oral examination of the thesis.
4. There is no limit to the number of applications for the qualification examination, and those who fail the examination may apply again.
5. Eligibility for thesis oral examination:
⦁Four months after passing the oral examination of the thesis plan
⦁Complete 18 course credit
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Joint Faculties & Research Expertise
Department of Industrial Education
Technical and Vocational Education Administration, Technical and Vocational Education Systems, Research Methods in Education, Statistics, StaData Processing and Analysis
Learning theories in career and technical education, Adolescent academic achievement and career pathway, policy analysis in career and technical education, postsecondary career and technical education of the U.S.
Department of Technology Application and Human Resources Development
Technology and Engineering Education, STEM Education
Department of Electrical Engineering
System on-a-chip(SoC)&embedded system, Digital camera system& 3-D imaging system, Flexible electrophoretic display, Color imaging sciences, Medical Imaging System
Parallel programming, GPU programming, Deep learning
Robot Navigation, Evolutionary algorithms (EAs), Image-based distance measurement and localization, digital control systems
Learning technology, Technology/AI popularization and education, Data analysis, Wireless network, Baseband communication theory and architecture design
Graduate Institute of Science Education
Learning Technology, Chemistry Education, Inquiry-Based Learning and Multiple Representations
Technology-Enhanced Learning, Inquiry-Based Science Learning, Science Curriculum Design and Earth Science Education
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics Education
College of Teacher Education
Curriculum Development, Assessment Design, Teacher Education, Science Reading
Application Requirements
⦁ Admission Evaluation: In person/video-conferencing interview
⦁ English Language Proficiency : TOFEL iBT 72 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEIC 785 and above
⦁ Application Documents : (Please refer to the prospectus below for detailed information)
⦁ Number of Student Enrollment : 3 for fall 2022
CLICK HERE to Apply for Spring 2023 (before July 29th 2022)
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-For our tuition fee information, please refer to the prospectus attachment I , same as the Doctoral Program of “Industrial Education” (NTD 56,264 per semester)
