All parents and friends hold this idea and spare no effort to educate their children. But do you really know what children need? Do you really understand the trend and direction of education? I believe many parents will have this problem. They want to give their children the most appropriate and useful education, but they are unable to do so. No, the most popular STEM education has been popular at home and abroad. Do you know what this is?
What is STEM education?
STEM course is a course that specializes in teaching basic knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. When artificial intelligence and machine learning become the basis of this world science, it is particularly important for a child to master these skills.
"I don't expect my daughter to make a living by programming in the future, but I hope she can be prepared. In the future world, human beings will inevitably cooperate with robots and contact with various machines. This will be an advanced skill in the field of artificial intelligence. " A parent who asked her daughter to attend a children's programming training class said this. Currently working in Beijing, engaged in advertising.
The trend of STEM education
Although STEM education originated in the United States, it is becoming more and more popular in China. The South China Morning Post reported that China is in a leading position in technology, whether it is big data or artificial intelligence. Driven by such a big environment, parents in China hope that their children can also be at the forefront in the computer field.
"China's demand for programming education will be the same as learning English."
According to the statistics of soochow securities, a research institution, the current STEM education market in China is about 9.6 billion yuan, and the potential market space will reach 52 billion yuan in five years. According to soochow securities's estimation, about 4% of students under the age of 0/8 in China attend such courses.
According to industry insiders, since the State Council released the development plan of a new generation of artificial intelligence in July this year, AI-related courses will also be set in primary and secondary education courses, which will further greatly promote the STEM education market in China.
"In my opinion, the demand for programming education in China will be the same as learning English," said the founder of a children's programming website. "In the era of globalization, mastering English is a basic skill. In the era of artificial intelligence, programming will also become a basic skill."
Is it enough for children to learn only English?
"In China, among the students from kindergarten to 12 grade, less than 1% learn programming. Compared with English learners, this penetration rate is too low, so the potential market is huge. " The founder said, "Most parents understand the importance of this."
A person in charge of another related company said that it was "nothing" for middle-class parents in Beijing to spend two hours in 400 yuan from 300 yuan. "We don't need to promote this market. Most parents understand the importance of letting their children learn STEM courses. However, compared with the total revenue of 42.5 billion yuan of online education industry in China, this market is still relatively small. ''
"Because STEM has not been formally incorporated into the curriculum of China's education system, most parents regard it as a' dessert' and are not treated like English and mathematics. If you want to enter a good university, these two courses are compulsory. "
In fact, China is not only short of qualified STEM teachers. According to the People's Daily, in the next few years, the demand for artificial intelligence-related professionals in China will reach 5 million. However, according to the data of LinkedIn as of March this year, there are only more than 50,000 technical professionals working in AI-related fields in China. This means that there will be a talent gap in 90% related occupations in the AI field in the future.
If you want to give your child a good future, you must let your child get in touch with STEM education as soon as possible! ! !