scholarly journals Maths instruction in vocational high school from teachers and students’ eyes: a different kettle of fish

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
H. OZDEMIR
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Vocational Students ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Personal Skills ◽  
And Mathematics

Mathematics course in vocational high school education is significant worldwide to equip vocational students with the technical and personal skills that are required for the effective workforce as discussed in the context of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The present research sets out to investigate 20 Turkish maths teachers’ belief and instructional practices through comparing vocational students’ perceptions for mathematics instruction and the researcher’s observation in a state vocational high school, which is under- researched. 20 maths teachers and 161 students participated in this longitudinal study (n=181). Mixed methods were used, and three types of data were collected as follows: questionnaires, interviews and observation for triangulation of data and methods t for the reliability and validity of the study. The findings indicated that maths teachers’ belief and practices were not consistent when compared with the questionnaire and interview data collected from vocational students, and also observation carried out by the researcher.Keywords: mathematics education, vocational high school, vocational students, beliefs and practices

scholarly journals Bioinformatics Education in High School: Implications for Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Careers

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina N. Kovarik ◽  
Davis G. Patterson ◽  
Carolyn Cohen ◽  
Elizabeth A. Sanders ◽  
Karen A. Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Stem Careers ◽  
Career Information ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Mathematics

We investigated the effects of our Bio-ITEST teacher professional development model and bioinformatics curricula on cognitive traits (awareness, engagement, self-efficacy, and relevance) in high school teachers and students that are known to accompany a developing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. The program included best practices in adult education and diverse resources to empower teachers to integrate STEM career information into their classrooms. The introductory unit, Using Bioinformatics: Genetic Testing, uses bioinformatics to teach basic concepts in genetics and molecular biology, and the advanced unit, Using Bioinformatics: Genetic Research, utilizes bioinformatics to study evolution and support student research with DNA barcoding. Pre–post surveys demonstrated significant growth (n = 24) among teachers in their preparation to teach the curricula and infuse career awareness into their classes, and these gains were sustained through the end of the academic year. Introductory unit students (n = 289) showed significant gains in awareness, relevance, and self-efficacy. While these students did not show significant gains in engagement, advanced unit students (n = 41) showed gains in all four cognitive areas. Lessons learned during Bio-ITEST are explored in the context of recommendations for other programs that wish to increase student interest in STEM careers.

scholarly journals Pengenalan STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) dan Pengembangan Rancangan Pembelajarannya untuk Merintis Pembelajaran Kimia dengan Sistem SKS di Kota Madiun

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Nur Candra Eka Setiawan ◽  
Sutrisno Sutrisno ◽  
Munzil Munzil ◽  
Danar Danar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Credit System ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Chemistry Teachers ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Chemistry Learning ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
And Mathematics

Tujuan dari kegitan ini adalah untuk pengenalan dan pengembangan rancangan pembelajaran STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) dalam meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru Kimia SMA dan SMK di Kota Madiun. Mitra dalam kegitan ini adalah guru kimia yang tergabung dalam MGMP kimia SMA dan SMK di Kota Madiun. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 21 orang guru. Metode dalam kegitan ini adalah trasfer of knowledge melalui kegitan workshop. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah: (1) mampu mencari solusi atas permasalahan yang dihadapi guru kimia di Kota Madiun, ditunjukkan oleh peningkatan capaian pemahaman melalui diklat sebesar 26,36% (dilihat dari tes awal dan tes akhir), dan (2) Pemahaman guru terhadap STEM sebesar 83,81%. Harapan peserta dan mitra kolaborasi (MGMP Kimia Kota Madiun), kegiatan semacam ini dapat secara berkesinambungan, terutama menyusun dan mengembangkan Desain Pembelajaran Berbasis STEM pada materi kimia di Sekolah Menengah dan implementasi pembelajarannya.Introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and the Development of Learning Designs to Pioneering Chemistry Learning with the Credit System in Madiun CityAbstractThe purpose of this activity is to introduce and develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning designs in improving the Competence of High School and Vocational School Chemistry Teachers in Madiun City. Partners in this activity are chemistry teachers who are members of the High School and Vocational High School Chemistry MGMP in Madiun City. The activity was attended by 21 teachers. The method in this activity is the transfer of knowledge through workshop activities. The results of this community service activity are: (1) being able to find solutions to problems faced by chemistry teachers in Madiun City, indicated by an increase in understanding achievement through training by 26.36% (seen from the initial test and final test), and (2) Teachers' understanding of STEM was 83.81%. The hope of the participants and collaboration partners (MGMP Kimia Kota Madiun), this kind of activity can be sustainable, especially compiling and developing STEM-Based Learning Designs on chemistry materials in secondary schools and the implementation of learning.

scholarly journals Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Approach against a Microscopic Representation Skill in Atom and Molecule Concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asih Widi Wisudawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Test Design ◽  
School Grade ◽  
High School Grade ◽  
Test Instrument ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Mathematics

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research in to know microscopic representation change in atom and molecule concept which is influenced by STEM Education. This research is one of the sequences in Research and Development of test instrument by chemistry software. The kind of this research is fieldwork research with one group pre-test and post-test design. Subjects in this research are the twenty-seven  students in MBS Senior High School grade 11 th in Yogyakarta region. STEM Education can improve student microscopic representation skill from 30.18 to 54.62 in average score and based on student result in painting molecule with ChemDraw and Avogadro's application, there are a lot of improvement in understanding concept.Keywords: STEM education, microscopics representations, atom and moleculeReceived: 11 January 2018, Revised: 21 January 2018, Accepted: 24 February 2018

scholarly journals Analisis Sajian Buku Ajar Fisika SMA Kelas X Semester 1 Terkait Komponen Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Laura Aliyah Agnezi ◽  
Nyswatul Khair ◽  
Sinta Yolanda
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
A Value ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Mathematics

An important problem in the 21st century is the integration of information and communication technology in learning. Because teachers and students must be prepared to keep abreast of increasingly sophisticated times. STEM is a learning that integrates science (science), technology (technology), engineering (engineering), and mathematics (mathematics). STEM provides learning through the process of solving problems in everyday life in order to enhance students' creative abilities. STEM learning aims to improve the ability of students to compete with the surrounding environment and globally, both in science and able to innovate technological products. Currently there are many textbooks in circulation with various publishers. For this reason, it is necessary to find out whether the outstanding textbooks have been able to facilitate the implementation of the STEM approach in learning. The solution to this problem is to analyze the extent to which the textbook meets the STEM component. This type of research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The population of data in this research were all physics textbooks for class X semester 1 high school. The samples in this research were five books used in learning physics in class X semester 1 high school. The data in this research were taken using a research instrument which had 4 components which were elaborated into 19 assessment items and data collection techniques used are through observation. The results of this research indicate that the average suitability obtained for each book that is in textbook 1 has a value of 88 with a category in accordance with the STEM component. In textbook 2 has a value of 85 with a category in accordance with the STEM component. In textbook 3 with a value of 72 with categories according to the STEM component. Textbook 4 with a value of 77 with categories according to the STEM component. Finally in textbook 5 with a value of 85 with a category very much in accordance with the STEM component

scholarly journals Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Approach against a Microscopic Representation Skill in Atom and Molecule Concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Asih Widi Wisudawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Test Design ◽  
School Grade ◽  
High School Grade ◽  
Test Instrument ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Mathematics

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research in to know microscopic representation change in atom and molecule concept which is influenced by STEM Education. This research is one of the sequences in Research and Development of test instrument by chemistry software. The kind of this research is fieldwork research with one group pre-test and post-test design. Subjects in this research are the twenty-seven  students in MBS Senior High School grade 11 th in Yogyakarta region. STEM Education can improve student microscopic representation skill from 30.18 to 54.62 in average score and based on student result in painting molecule with ChemDraw and Avogadro's application, there are a lot of improvement in understanding concept.

scholarly journals Factors that Influence High School Female Students’ Intentions to Pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sultana Alam ◽  
Sadia Sajid ◽  
Jin Kuan Kok ◽  
Mobashar Rahman ◽  
Aamir Amin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Outcome Expectancy ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

Despite the increase in the number of female students in education indicating a reversal in the gender gap, their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Malaysia is still a matter of concern. This study extends empirical explanations for this gender gap and identifies factors influencing high school students’ intentions to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Malaysia. The present study aims to develop a framework of female intention to pursue STEM education by examining the impact of five independent variables on STEM self-efficacy and in turn the impact of self-efficacy on intention. The independent variables include attitude towards STEM, self-concept, gender stereotype, motivation, and teacher stereotypes. The study also examines the independent and moderating impact of career outcome expectancy on the relationship between self-efficacy and intention. Data was collected from 211 secondary school female students in Forms 4 and 5, studying at eight secondary schools in two states in Malaysia. The data was analyzed using SmartPLS. The results of the study show that attitude, motivation, and career outcome expectancy are positive and are significant predictors of STEM self-efficacy, whereas gender and teacher stereotypes are the negative predictors. The results of the study also highlight that self-efficacy is a strong predictor of intention to pursue STEM education. These findings of the study would assist policymakers to develop suitable strategies to improve female participation in STEM education in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Optimistic Fiction as a Tool for Ethical Reflection in STEM

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Strong Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Ethical Reflection ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Ethics Guidelines

AbstractGreater emphasis on ethical issues is needed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The fiction for specific purposes (FSP) approach, using optimistic science fiction texts, offers a way to focus on ethical reflection that capitalizes on role models rather than negative examples. This article discusses the benefits of using FSP in STEM education more broadly, and then explains how using optimistic fictions in particular encourages students to think in ethically constructive ways. Using examples of science fiction texts with hopeful perspectives, example discussion questions are given to model how to help keep students focused on the ethical issues in a text. Sample writing prompts to elicit ethical reflection are also provided as models of how to guide students to contemplate and analyze ethical issues that are important in their field of study. The article concludes that the use of optimistic fictions, framed through the lens of professional ethics guidelines and reinforced through ethical reflection, can help students to have beneficial ethical models.

scholarly journals Problematizing teaching and learning mathematics as “given” in STEM education

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeping Li ◽  
Alan H. Schoenfeld
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Scientific Engineering

AbstractMathematics is fundamental for many professions, especially science, technology, and engineering. Yet, mathematics is often perceived as difficult and many students leave disciplines in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as a result, closing doors to scientific, engineering, and technological careers. In this editorial, we argue that how mathematics is traditionally viewed as “given” or “fixed” for students’ expected acquisition alienates many students and needs to be problematized. We propose an alternative approach to changes in mathematics education and show how the alternative also applies to STEM education.

4IR and Right to Education in Nigeria: Synergybetween Legal Instruments and Stem Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 2286-2295
Author(s):  
Mariam Adepeju Abdulraheem-Mustapha
Keyword(s):  
Stem Education ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Right To Education ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Laws And Policies ◽  
The Relationship

Laws and policies have important roles to play in advancing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) research in Nigeria. STEM education and knowledge brings about development by converging scholars across the world with recent research discoveries. In order for Nigeria to reap the maximum benefits from the 4IR, its legal system must come in line with the principles advanced by the 4IR. It is important to state that the laws which have been enacted before the contemporary era are inadequate and obsolete. Education (STEM education inclusive) which will benefit the most from thenewrevolution would demand new legal instrumentsthat are adequate and effective to cater for the legal and policy demands of the 4IR by bringing forth a more current and inclusive legal protection for all the relevant beneficiaries. Using doctrinal methodology, thispaperexamines4IR and right to education in Nigeria with a view to establishing the relationship between the legal instruments and STEM education with the objective of advancing the agenda of the relevance of all fields of education for the next generation.The paper is divided into six sections and the findings show that, education (STEM education inclusive) is bedeviled with many challenges andthe extant laws are inadequate to solve them.Thus, making the goal of 4IR unachievable in Nigeria. To reach the greatest dexterities in all works of life, the paper concludes by bringing the significance of laws and policies that wouldaccommodate free STEM education in secondary and tertiary school levels in order to answer the call for 4IR. It recommends research collaboration across STEM fields for integrated curriculum and an amendment of the Constitution. It also advocates for gender equality and investing more in STEM education for having a transformative shift in Nigeria for the purpose of achieving 4IR.

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