IMPLEMENTING STEM APPROACH IN KINDERGARDEN

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 236-243
Author(s):  
Ivelina Velcheva ◽  
◽  
Kosta Garov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Kindergarten Curriculum

The following work is devoted to the description of an innovative approach to kindergarten learning through the application of the methods of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, better known as STEM learning. The aim of the work is to increase popularity of the approach and stimulate teachers to implement it more often in the learning process. STEM increases children’s knowledge and skills, thanks to the interdisciplinarity, research approach, learning by playing, learning by doing, project-based and problem-based learning and the opportunity for touching to real-life situations. This paper addresses the main principles of STEM and the possibilities for realization different STEM situations, based on the kindergarten curriculum. Different digital tools are described, like programmable toys and devices and LEGO constructors. Various ideas for conducting experiments are presented, too. They are useful for increasing children’s motivation and interest in the approach. An example version of a plan for work on a STEM project is proposed, which includes the steps for its implementation and which is adapted to the expected learning results in the kindergarten.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Model STEM pada Konsep Terapung Melayang Tenggelam untuk Memfasilitasi Keterampilan Saintifik Anak Usia Dini

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-184
Author(s):  
Desi Arianti Santika ◽  
Edi Hendri Mulyana ◽  
Lutfi Nur
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Educational Design ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Group B ◽  
Scientific Skills ◽  
Design And Construction

This research is motivated by problems that occur in the field related to the use of STEM learning media in the concept of floating, floating and sinking which are limited and even lack of learning media facilities. The learning process in PAUD will be carried out optimally if it gets the support of relevant components and is very important in the delivery of information on the concept of learning materials in this case the learning media. STEM is an interdisciplinary merger of science related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM learning media model "Sink, Float and Fun" on the concept of floating, floating and sinking aims to facilitate the scientific skills of early childhood in group B. The scientific skills of children focused in this research are observing, classifying and communicating. Researchers use a mixed research approach (mix method) with the type of development, namely the EDR (Educational Design Research) method with 3 stages, namely the analysis and exploration phase is the first step by conducting literature studies and preliminary studies to the field to find the core research problems, design and construction of this product design development the researchers conducted the design and manufacture of the product being developed, and evaluation and reflection. However, in this study only up to stage II, namely to expert validation, where the results of the validation state that the STEM model of learning media is feasible to be used in the learning process with a slight revision. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan yang terjadi dilapangan terkait dengan penggunaan media pembelajaran model STEM pada konsep terapung, melayang dan tenggelam yang terbatas bahkan kekurangan fasilitas media pembelajaran. Proses pembelajaran di PAUD akan terlaksana secara optimal apabila mendapatkan dukungan komponen yang relevan dan sangat berfungsi penting dalam penyampain informasi konsep materi pembelajaran dalam hal ini media pembelajaran. STEM merupakan penggabungan interdisiplin ilmu terkait sains, teknologi, teknik dan matematika. Media pembelajaran model STEM “Sink, Float and Fun” pada konsep terapung, melayang dan tenggelam bertujuan untuk memfasilitasi keterampilan saintifik anak usia dini kelompok B. Keterampilan saintifik anak yang difokuskan dalam penelitian ini yaitu mengamati (observasi), mengklasifikasi dan mengkomunikasikan. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan penelitian campuran (mix method) dengan jenis pengembangan yaitu dengan metode penelitian EDR (Educational Design Researh) dengan 3 tahap, yaitu tahap analysis and exploration ini merupakan langkah pertama dengan melakukan studi literatur dan studi pendahuluan ke lapangan untuk menemukan inti permasalahan penelitian, design and construction pengembangan desain produk ini peneliti melakukan rancangan dan pembuatan terhadap produk yang dikembangkan,  dan evaluation and reflection. Namun dalam penelitian ini hanya sampai tahap II saja yaitu sampai validasi ahli, dimana hasil dari validasi menyatakan bahwa media pembelajaran model STEM layak untuk digunakan dalm proses pembelajaran dengan sedikit revisi.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) Dengan Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Untuk Meningkatkan Efikasi Diri Pada Siswa Kelas XI Busana SMK Negeri 6 Padang

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
Khurnia Budi Utami
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
And Mathematics

This research begins with observations in schools that the learning process of mathematics has not fully achieved the learning objectives. Students 'interest in learning mathematics is still lacking and students' self-efficacy is still low. During the learning process, unsuitable teaching materials are used to solve these problems. From the existing problems, we need a new breakthrough that requires teachers to create appropriate teaching materials and be able to increase the self-efficacy of students. One of the breakthroughs referred to is by creating teaching materials in the form of Student Worksheets (LKPD) with the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning model. This study aims to develop teaching materials in the form of LKPD using the STEM learning model to improve students' self-efficacy.This research is a development research that uses a 4-D development model which consists of 4 stages, namely 1) define, 2) design, 3) development (development) and 4) disseminate (deployment). LKPD developed and validated by several experts. Furthermore, it was tried out to see the practicality and effectiveness of LKPD in class XI Clothing 3 at SMKN 6 Padang. Practicality is seen through the results of the student and teacher response questionnaire analysis. Effectiveness is seen through the results of the final analysis of the student self-efficacy questionnaire.The results of the validation of LKPD by experts found that LKPD with the STEM learning model was categorized as valid. The results of using LKPD by teachers are obtained by practical LKPD, while the use of LKPD by students is obtained by LKPD which are very practical. The effectiveness of LKPD is seen from the results of the final analysis of the student self-efficacy questionnaire, the results of the study show that LKPD with STEM learning models can increase student self-efficacy. Thus, it can be concluded that the LKPD with the STEM learning model developed is valid, practical, and effective.

scholarly journals Quality of Teachers in STEM Learning at Secondary School

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Titik Rahayu ◽  
Syafrimen Syafril ◽  
Agus Pahrudin ◽  
Ibdal Satar ◽  
Kamisah Binti Othman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Recent Trend ◽  
National Development ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics

The latest approach in the learning process of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has become the most recent trend in this decade. STEM not only for processing and producing the talents with expertise in education but also acts as a catalyst to the economic growth and national development. However, there are still impending issues associated with the usage of STEM in secondary schools, which one of the main issues is related with the quality of teachers. Previous studies were used as a reference to discuss respective issues. Previous studies showed that (i) effective curriculum, (ii) improvement of teacher’s motivation and mentoring in the usage of STEM are the foundation for the enhancement of teacher’s quality in the teaching of STEM.

scholarly journals Representation of Industry in Introductory Biology Textbooks: A Missed Opportunity to Advance STEM Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. ar61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharotka M. Simon ◽  
Helen Meldrum ◽  
Eric Ndung’u ◽  
Fred D. Ledley
Keyword(s):  
Text Analysis ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Undergraduate Biology ◽  
Biology Textbooks ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Missed Opportunity

The majority of students who enroll in undergraduate biology courses will eventually be employed in non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) business occupations. This work explores how representations of industry in undergraduate biology textbooks could impact STEM learning for these students and their ability to apply this learning in their chosen work. We used text analysis to identify passages with references to industry in 29 textbooks. Each passage was categorized for relevance to health or environment, for implied positive or negative connotations, and for descriptions of synergy or conflict between science and industry. We found few passages describing applications of STEM learning in non-STEM business occupations and a paucity of content to support context-based learning for students aiming at business careers. A significant number of passages embodied negative connotations regarding industry. Notable passages highlighted irregular or fraudulent business practices or included simplistic caricatures of business practice. We discuss how the representation of industry in these textbooks may impact student engagement, context-based learning, the ability of students to critically apply STEM learning in industry or business occupations, and heuristics that guide intuitive perceptions about the intersection between science and industry.

Computational Thinking in K–12

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuchi Grover ◽  
Roy Pea
Keyword(s):  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Current State ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
K 12

Jeannette Wing’s influential article on computational thinking 6 years ago argued for adding this new competency to every child’s analytical ability as a vital ingredient of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning. What is computational thinking? Why did this article resonate with so many and serve as a rallying cry for educators, education researchers, and policy makers? How have they interpreted Wing’s definition, and what advances have been made since Wing’s article was published? This article frames the current state of discourse on computational thinking in K–12 education by examining mostly recently published academic literature that uses Wing’s article as a springboard, identifies gaps in research, and articulates priorities for future inquiries.

scholarly journals Expanding the Boundaries of Informal Education Programs: An Investigation of the Role of Pre and Post-education Program Experiences and Dispositions on Youth STEM Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
John H. Falk ◽  
David D. Meier
Keyword(s):  
Outdoor Education ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Stem Programs ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
How People Learn ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Almost All

For generations educators have been supporting children and youth’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning through informal education programming. Such programming includes a wide variety of outdoor education programs, camp programs, and increasingly targeted STEM programs run afterschool, on weekends, and over the summer months. However, despite the positive impacts these programs have, few would argue that these programs could not be improved or be designed to better meet the needs of a broader and more diverse population of learners. Arguably, one major flaw in how most educators have approached the design and improvement of these programs—a flaw that permeates almost all informal STEM education efforts–is that either explicitly or implicitly, the focus of educators has been exclusively on what happens during the program itself. Superficially this seems reasonable. After all, the time children/youth are within the temporal and physical boundaries of the program, class, or museum is the time when educators have maximal control over events. However, given what is known about how people learn (National Academies of Sciences, 2018), we argue that this long-standing approach needs to be reconsidered.

A cyber-systemic learning action approach towards selected students’ competencies development

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 1516-1533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tjaša Štrukelj ◽  
Dejana Zlatanović ◽  
Jelena Nikolić ◽  
Simona Sternad Zabukovšek
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Systemic Learning ◽  
Competencies Development

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to prove that it is possible and necessary that higher education institutions develop appropriate competencies of students during the learning process as required by the practice if teachers use the systemic approach and cybernetics knowledge. The authors especially research the importance of competence entrepreneurship and how to stimulate entrepreneurship by developing competencies of creativity, teamwork and communication. Design/methodology/approach Based on systems theory, transversal competencies entrepreneurship, creativity, teamwork and communication, as well as their interdependence, were requisitely holistic selected. In the selection of diverse contemporary learning methods, the authors started from an action research approach that implies learning by doing, i.e. participation of students. With the use of statistical methods, the authors showed that a cyber-systemic requisite holistic learning action approach based on interdependence of teacher and students learning process results in innovation of researched transversal competencies. Findings Based on two quantitative and qualitative researches of 96 students’ competencies, the authors found out that when using contemporary learning methods, the desired results can be achieved. In described learning process everyone involved gained: both the teacher and the students. Research limitations/implications The survey does not include verifying the usefulness of developed competencies in practice. Also, the study only covers the findings of the research study of one academic year. Practical implications The research is important for the practice of higher education, as it demonstrates that the teacher is with a targeted focus on the selected viewpoints able to effectively improve students’ competencies. Social implications If higher education’s institutions take a strategic decision to target improvement of the transversal competencies of students, they will be easier and faster to employ, and practice will get more relevant employees. The economy will be more efficient and effective. Originality/value According to the authors’ knowledge, no research measures the development of selected transversal competencies using the contemporary learning methods, based on cyber-systemic learning action approach. The authors found out that the methods used have influenced the final results, which show that all measured students’ transversal competencies have improved.

COGNITIVE INTEREST: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dagnija Cēdere ◽  
◽  
Inese Jurgena ◽  
Ineta Helmane ◽  
Inta Tiltiņa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
And Mathematics

The low level of pupils’ knowledge and skills in science and mathematics is a serious problem in the economic development of the country. Cognitive interest is a crucial learning motive; no successful learning process is possible without inciting interest. Grade 9 pupils were surveyed to find out the respondents’ cognitive interest in the field of exact sciences. On average the interest in subjects of exact sciences is poorly pronounced. Respondents have good understanding about the causal relations while the cognitive activity, the skill to overcome difficulties in learning is low. Cognitive interest in learning is promoted by diverse methodological approaches that are oriented towards pupils’ self-actualization and purposefulness. Key words: cognitive interest, learning process, science and mathematics.

Promoting STEAMH at primary school: a collaborative interdisciplinary project

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 234-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina Oliveira da Cristina Oliveira da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Real Life ◽  
School Level ◽  
Pedagogical Intervention ◽  
Local Schools ◽  
School Collaboration ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Hands On ◽  
And Mathematics

There is a growing call on the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the primary school level, aiming to motivate students to learn these subject matters, in order to correspond to the scientific and technological challenges of an increasingly demanding society. Recently, many studies sustain the importance of extending STEM to STEAM by adding Arts to the previous areas, to better prepare students for real life. In this article, we present a way to promote STEAMH, by integrating Heritage with STEAM. With a qualitative approach and an action research methodology, we intend to investigate how to develop a pedagogical intervention project that fosters STEAMH learning at primary school and local community. It is concluded that it is possible to implement a STEAMH pedagogical intervention project, being necessary to develop a collaborative partnership with local community and local schools. Keywords: STEAMH, hands-on, interdisciplinarity, primary school, collaboration

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