This paper first explains the definition and historical evolution of STEAM education, which is different from the traditional Chinese education which focuses on the teaching of single subject book knowledge. STEAM education emphasizes the comprehensive application ability and creativity of disciplines, advocates the integration of subject knowledge in different fields, and forms the original scattered subject knowledge into a whole in practice, so that students can apply multiple disciplines in practice Knowledge solves problems. Then, this paper studies the current situation of STEAM education in China from the theoretical framework of supply and demand. On the demand side, the author analyzes the concept change of quality education driven by consumption upgrading, the demand for scientific and technological talents in the field of vocational education, and the enrichment of STEAM education products by technological progress. On the supply side, the author draws the upstream, midstream and downstream industry chain of STEAM education, and points out the problems existing in the industry, that is, the shortage of teachers, the serious homogenization of curriculum, and the high price limit the promotion of public schools. Finally, based on the above research, the author analyzes the future development trend of the industry, and believes that with the gradual improvement of social participation, the teaching scene will be more abundant, and the teaching mode will be more diversified, so as to provide suggestions and suggestions for the STEAM education industry practitioners. © 2021 ACM.
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