Examining STEM Education in Albania: A Survey Proposal
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Albania, Curricula, Education, Likert, Stem, University, Questionnaire, SurveyAbstract
STEM education, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), plays a vital role in
developing students' abilities in analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking, which are essential for
their success in higher education and future careers. In Albania, recently implemented education reforms
have aimed to update the education system and align it with international, particularly European Union,
standards. Despite these initiatives, there remains a significant gap between the STEM education provided
in high schools and the demands of university courses, creating considerable difficulties for students
pursuing scientific and engineering fields. This paper highlights several key challenges facing STEM
education in Albania, such as limited resources, outdated lab equipment, and a lack of the technological
infrastructure needed to teach advanced STEM topics. The situation is further complicated by insufficient
teacher training, as many educators are not prepared to apply modern teaching methods like computational
thinking or project-based learning. Moreover, there are gaps in the curriculum, as high school programs fail
to adequately cover the abstract scientific and mathematical concepts required for university-level
education. To tackle these issues, this research emphasizes the urgent need to create a STEM knowledge
questionnaire for Albanian high school and university students.
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