第十五讲：STEM Education in the Age of AI
京师数学教育论坛
报告题目(Title)：STEM Education in the Age of AI
报告人(Speaker)：Merrilyn Goos 教授
地点(Place)：北京师范大学珠海校区 国际交流中心 3楼-国会厅
时间(Time)：2026年3月18日（周三） 9:00-10:00
报告摘要
In many countries, education policies aim to incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) into the school curriculum, encourage young people to engage in STEM education, and advocate for STEM careers. Yet, STEM education research is still in an embryonic state and the field has a limited, but growing, scientific evidence base that can inform theory, policy, and practice. It is also unclear how mathematical concepts and practices contribute to a better understanding of the other STEM disciplines; nor do we understand well enough how STEM education enhances students’ learning of mathematics.
Challenges for STEM education are amplified in the age of AI – an even younger and much faster moving field. In some ways, the excitement and concerns surrounding AI mirror the situation when technologies like advanced graphics calculators and computer algebra systems first became available in mathematics classrooms. We might conclude that mathematics educators should be well positioned to take advantage of AI’s benefits and overcome its challenges. However, past experience has also shown that infusing any kind of new digital technology into mathematics curricula, assessment, and classroom practice can be a slow and difficult process.
This presentation will give an overview of recent developments and future directions for interdisciplinary STEM education in light of what is currently known about potential benefits and challenges of Generative AI in mathematics education. My aim is to stimulate productive thinking about how teachers and students can interact with GenAI to make mathematics learning, in the context of STEM education, more meaningful, engaging, and powerful.
主讲人简介
Merrilyn Goos is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Queensland, Australia. She has held prominent leadership roles in mathematics education at both national and international levels. She previously served as President of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) and is currently President of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction. Earlier in her career, she taught mathematics education courses in pre-service teacher education programs, following her experience as a secondary mathematics teacher. Her current research and professional work focus on collaboration across disciplinary boundaries—engaging with mathematicians in research projects, professional service activities, and PhD co-supervision, as well as working with teachers on initiatives that generate both practical impact and theoretical advancement.
