Professional Development Training for STEM teachers–A comparison between India and Taiwan

Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education 2026 Open access

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Authors: Narmada Devi G, Manju P.K., Josly Jose, Rajasekaran Rajasekaran, P. Kapilas, Prawnya V, P.S. Sreedevi, Chun‐Yen Chang
DOI: 10.29333/ejmste/18076
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Abstract

This comparative study analyzes the professional development training programs of STEM teachers of India and Taiwan. Both Indian and Taiwan teachers in focus group discussions conducted with 112 subjects inform that a professional development program which is consistent with national policy is found in both countries, but it is not at par with the level of accessibility and quality that one would expect. Taiwanese teachers were reported to have better access to resources and technological support, while Indian teachers had problems due to the rural urban divide and the inequalities that exist between government and private schools. It demonstrates that there is a need to formulate professional development programs that address the problems confronting teachers in both countries.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Teacher Education and Leadership Studies Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques Science Education and Pedagogy

Publication details

Journal / source
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education
Volume
22
Issue
3
Pages
em2801–em2801
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN