Table 3 Research questions aligned with interview questions

How did the political and structural characteristics of the STEM schools and teachers developing STEM identities interact and co-evolve?

1- How can you describe your journey in the STEM school: academically, professionally, and personally?

2- In what ways were STEM teachers in Egypt’s model STEM schools involved in designing STEM curricula?

3- Have you been part of curriculum development in your subject area and/or the capstone?

4- Describe your role in the curriculum development, if at all.

5- What challenges and/or successes did they have while implementing STEM-integrated curriculum?

How has Egyptian STEM teachers’ identity evolved over the course of the STEM experience in two model STEM schools in Egypt?

6- How can you compare yourself professionally now and before joining STEM school?

7- What is your philosophy of teaching?

8- What is STEM from your point of view? What comes to your mind when you hear the word STEM?

9- How did it (philosophy of teaching) align with your conceptualization with STEM?

What do Egyptian STEM teachers identify as being important characteristics of STEM teachers?

10- How do you identify yourself as a STEM teacher?

11- What do you think are important characteristics of a STEM teacher?