This paper explores the feasibility of implementing the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) interdisciplinary teaching method to private secondary schools in Beijing (in the private/non-traditional Chinese education system), by analysing two case studies in the UK. The research is qualitative, covering three interviews with STEAM education specialists. The purpose of this paper is to 1) find feasible ways to practice the STEAM pedagogy in Chinese private secondary schools; 2) investigate the gap between the technology innovative teaching method in China and STEAM pedagogy overseas; 3) summarise new ideas as Unique Selling Points (USPs) for future innovation in education. Based on the literature review, the paper addresses the following questions: whether it is feasible to implement STEAM pedagogy to Chinese private schools? What are the conditions for importing such a pedagogy? This paper argues that it is feasible to import STEAM pedagogy to a Chinese private secondary school when conditions are met six criteria – policy, funds, community development, curriculum design, evaluation system, and teacher training.

Caiya Song. An Exploration of the Feasibility of Practicing STEAM Pedagogy in Chinese Private Secondary Schools. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 16: 1-7. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2023.051601.

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