Bibliometric analysis on the STEM/STEAM approach in the training of natural sciences teachers in Colombia
Abstract Introduction The science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) approach is currently representing a new teaching and learning process, trying to make an interconnection between these disciplines and their transversalization with the arts to potentiate the thematic scope in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Discover Education |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00735-9 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Introduction The science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) approach is currently representing a new teaching and learning process, trying to make an interconnection between these disciplines and their transversalization with the arts to potentiate the thematic scope in students and create new pedagogical and didactic methodologies to address the natural sciences and the different strong areas, therefore, it is important to understand the concept of STEM as an approach and the different sublines of work. Through the study of minorities and generation gaps, to the evaluation of the potential of current technology companies in the face of technological processes that act as mediation within the STEAM approach. Objective To conduct a bibliometric analysis of STEM/STEAM teacher training in Colombia by analyzing scientific output, research impact, collaboration networks, and thematic trends using data from Scopus and Web of Science. Methodology This study applies a bibliometric methodology to analyze STEM/STEAM teacher education in Colombia, focusing on scientific production, research impact, collaborative networks and thematic trends using data from Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) between 2014 and 2024. Results A total of 64 articles from Scopus and 31 from WOS were analyzed. Using VOSviewer, we generated keyword co-occurrence networks to identify research trends, co-citation networks to examine collaboration among countries, and journal impact analysis to determine the most influential sources. The bibliometrix package in RStudio was used to calculate h-index values, and author productivity metrics. Conclusions The importance of training teachers in pedagogical and didactic methodologies that allow the linking of these with a STEM/STEAM approach within the Colombian educational system is highlighted to improve the teaching and learning processes of these sciences in general and allowing to encourage the development of a country of skills through the STEAM approach for Colombia (STEAM + CO) in terms of student training. |
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| ISSN: | 2731-5525 |