Umar, Anggun Ravena
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STEM Education in Primary Schools: Mapping Global Trends and Uncovering Future Research Directions Umar, Anggun Ravena; Regina Caeli, Gema Amades; Maulidah, Ismahyanti; Tresnawati, Nailah; Tarmidzi, Tarmidzi
Publikasi Pendidikan Vol 15, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/publikan.v15i3.75908

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Although STEM education holds great promise for developing essential competencies among young learners, its implementation at the primary school level faces persistent structural and pedagogical barriers. These include limited alignment between curriculum design and children's cognitive development, insufficient teacher training and instructional resources, and unequal access to quality STEM programs, particularly in underserved regions. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview of STEM education research in primary schools by analyzing 203 Scopus-indexed publications using RStudio. Through descriptive interpretation, the findings reveal a continuous upward trend in scholarly interest, reflecting the expanding adoption of STEM frameworks in elementary education. The analysis highlights that the progression of STEM literacy among primary school students is closely shaped by curriculum reform, teacher readiness, and equitable access to educational technologies. To maximize the relevance and societal impact of future research, the study recommends adopting an integrative and cross-disciplinary approach—one that emphasizes pedagogical transformation and curriculum innovation, in addition to technological advancement, to better prepare students for the demands of 21st-century learning.
Mapping the Landscape of STEM Education in Primary Schools: A Bibliometric Review and Future Outlook Umar, Anggun Ravena; Caeli, Gema Amades Regina; Maulidah, Ismahyati; Tarmidzi, Tarmidzi; Tresnawati, Nailah
International Journal of STEM Education for Sustainability Vol 6, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Gemilang Maju Publikasi Ilmiah (GMPI) 

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53889/ijses.v5i2.660

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Numerous issues exist regarding STEM education in elementary schools. These problems include: 1) ignorance of the need to develop curricula that are in line with elementary school students' cognitive development and comprehension; 2) indifference to the dearth of resources for STEM education, the lack of professional development, and the unequal distribution of STEM education resources, particularly in rural and developing nations. The author used the Scopus.com database to conduct a bibliometric study of primary school STEM education-focused articles in order to comprehend the current state of affairs about STEM education in elementary schools. The author used RStudio to analyze 203 of the papers, and a descriptive analytic approach was used to interpret the analysis's findings. The study's findings show that the quantity of publications devoted to the application of STEM in primary education has significantly increased over time. The number of publications devoted to the use of STEM teaching models at the primary school level shows this trend. The degree of development and STEM education literacy at the primary school level is influenced by the curricular policies, the technology resources available, and the instructors' readiness. More research should concentrate on a comprehensive and more integrated strategy with an emphasis on technological and pedagogical advancements in curriculum creation that is pertinent and aligned with 21st Century educational abilities if it is to have a meaningful and relevant impact.