An Exploratory Analysis of the Implementation and Use of an Intelligent Platform for Learning in Primary Education

Smile and Learn is an intelligent platform with more than 4500 educational activities for children aged 3–12. The digital material developed covers all courses of primary education and most of the subjects with the different topic-related worlds with activities in the field of logics and mathematics, science, linguistics and tales, visual-spatial and cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, arts, and multiplayer games. This kind of material supports active learning and new pedagogical models for teachers to use in their lessons. The purpose of this paper is to explore the usage of the platform in three pilot groups schools from different regions of Spain, outlining future directions in the design of such digital materials. Usage is assessed via descriptive analysis and variance analysis, with data collected from users interacting with the intelligent platform. The results show a high use of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) activities among all the activities that could be chosen. Cross-curricular activities are also used. Continuation in the development of such materials is concluded necessary, focusing integration of different fields, accentuating games over quizzes, and the value of teacher training for improving their use in schools.

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Learning Science Through STEAM Approach (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Integrated Ethnoscience in the Context of Batik Culture for Pre Service Teachers of Primary Education

Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture, Social Sciences, Education, Technology and Health (ICASSETH 2019) ◽

10.2991/assehr.k.200402.056 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nailah Tresnawati ◽

Ismail Saleh ◽

Dede Trie Kurniawan ◽

Sudarmin Sudarmin ◽

Sri Wardani

Keyword(s):

Primary Education ◽

Learning Science ◽

Science Technology ◽

And Mathematics

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Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Current Knowledge, Implications for Practice, Policy, and Future Directions

Educational Psychology Review ◽

10.1007/s10648-015-9355-x ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 119-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 174

Author(s):

Ming-Te Wang ◽

Jessica L. Degol

Keyword(s):

Gender Gap ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Future Directions ◽

Science Technology ◽

And Mathematics

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The level of STEM knowledge, skills, and values among the students of bachelor’s degree of education in geography

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) ◽

10.11591/ijere.v9i1.20416 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 69

Author(s):

Sumayyah Aimi Mohd Najib ◽

Hanifah Mahat ◽

Nur Hidayah Baharudin

Keyword(s):

Stem Education ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Educational Background ◽

Bachelor's Degree ◽

Ministry Of Education ◽

Science Technology ◽

Education Study ◽

And Mathematics ◽

High Level ◽

Academy Of Sciences

<span>The demand for individuals with educational background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields has been rapidly growing. This paper presents the level of STEM education knowledge, skills and values among the students of Bachelor’s Degree of Education (B.Ed.) in Geography at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Research on STEM education study in geography involves assessing the STEM knowledge, skills and values. This article reports the findings from the survey conducted on 400 students of ISMP in Geography in the first to the eighth semester in 2018. The research instrument involves variables such as knowledge, skills and value. The items for each variable were constructed and modified based on the STEM implementation guide set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, and validated by the experts. Descriptive analysis was selected to evaluate the level of STEM knowledge, skills and values among the students. The findings show that the students indeed possess high level of STEM knowledge, skills and values. Overall, this study is important to examine the variables that influence the development in Geography and STEM. In a nutshell, this study will help the departments and faculties to further improve the development in Geography field at both national and international levels.</span>

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Penggunaan STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Terintegrasi Pembelajaran berbasis Proyek untuk Mahasiswa

Biosel Biology Science and Education ◽

10.33477/bs.v9i2.1627 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 115

Author(s):

Anggi Tias Pratama ◽

Kintan Limiansi ◽

Rizqa Devi Anazifa

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Environmental Science ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Biology Education ◽

Project Based Learning ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Student Interest ◽

Stem Learning ◽

Science Technology ◽

And Mathematics

This study provides insights into STEM practices that are integrated with project-based learning. We show that when investigations into student interest and active participation, there are opportunities to experience project-based learning. The sample in the study was 30 students of biology education who attended environmental science lectures. The data analysis was carried out qualitatively with descriptive analysis to see the dominance of learning arrangements, learning activities, and the products of each of these learning settings. Students work on projects using the STEM learning steps. The results show that students can work on projects well, and are able to publish their work on YouTube. Keywords: STEM, Project-Based Learning, Environmental Science

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PRIMARY EDUCATION PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS' OPINION OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

ICERI2020 Proceedings ◽

10.21125/iceri.2020.0709 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Predrag Oreški

Keyword(s):

Mathematics Education ◽

Primary Education ◽

Prospective Teachers ◽

Science Technology ◽

And Mathematics

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Working Memory and Number Sense as Predictors of Mathematical (Dis-)Ability

Zeitschrift für Psychologie ◽

10.1027/2151-2604/a000208 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 223 (2) ◽

pp. 102-109 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Evelyn H. Kroesbergen ◽

Marloes van Dijk

Keyword(s):

Working Memory ◽

Learning Disabilities ◽

Spatial Working Memory ◽

Number Sense ◽

Mathematical Learning ◽

Visual Spatial ◽

Mathematical Learning Disabilities ◽

Visual Spatial Working Memory ◽

And Mathematics

Recent research has pointed to two possible causes of mathematical (dis-)ability: working memory and number sense, although only few studies have compared the relations between working memory and mathematics and between number sense and mathematics. In this study, both constructs were studied in relation to mathematics in general, and to mathematical learning disabilities (MLD) in particular. The sample consisted of 154 children aged between 6 and 10 years, including 26 children with MLD. Children performing low on either number sense or visual-spatial working memory scored lower on math tests than children without such a weakness. Children with a double weakness scored the lowest. These results confirm the important role of both visual-spatial working memory and number sense in mathematical development.

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Work Engagement and Research Output Among Female and Male Scientists

Journal of Personnel Psychology ◽

10.1027/1866-5888/a000150 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 55-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Lonneke Dubbelt ◽

Sonja Rispens ◽

Evangelia Demerouti

Keyword(s):

Work Engagement ◽

Research Output ◽

Research Performance ◽

Daily Work ◽

Time Control ◽

Science Technology ◽

And Performance ◽

And Mathematics ◽

Number Of Publications ◽

The Relationship

Abstract. Women have a minority position within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and, consequently, are likely to face more adversities at work. This diary study takes a look at a facilitating factor for women’s research performance within academia: daily work engagement. We examined the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between two behaviors (i.e., daily networking and time control) and daily work engagement, as well as its effect on the relationship between daily work engagement and performance measures (i.e., number of publications). Results suggest that daily networking and time control cultivate men’s work engagement, but daily work engagement is beneficial for the number of publications of women. The findings highlight the importance of work engagement in facilitating the performance of women in minority positions.

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