Abstract
STEM education has been garnering increasing global attention. Implementing STEM education for primary school students serves as a critical starting point to ignite their interest and enthusiasm for learning, while simultaneously fostering the development of essential skills from an early age. To provide an overview of the issues related to STEM in primary schools as represented in publications indexed in the Scopus database, a bibliometric analysis of 967 publications from 2004 to 2024 was conducted. The findings indicate a significant surge in publications on STEM in primary schools from 2019 to 2023. The USA emerges as the most prominent country in the collection, excelling in the number of publications, citations, affiliations, and authors with the highest contributions. The ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition is identified as the leading conference proceeding in terms of publication volume. By analyzing keywords and examining the content of the most influential publications in the collection, four main research trends in STEM education for primary schools were identified: integration of STEM into the curriculum; development of self-directed learning skills in primary education; exploration of the potential of technology in teaching; and program development and teacher training, with a focus on addressing gender and social biases related to STEM. Differences in research trends across various groups were also highlighted. The study’s findings provide valuable insights for individuals and institutions while contributing significantly to advancing STEM education, addressing current challenges, and fostering comprehensive societal development in the future.
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Article Type: Research Article
EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 21, Issue 6, 2025, Article No: em2650
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/16510
Publication date: 18 Jun 2025
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