Implementation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning by Using Toy Projects
M. Hendri (a), A. Syarkowi (b*), D.P. Rasmi (a)
(a) Universitas Jambi
Jl. Lintas Jambi - Muara Bulian Km. 15, Mendalo Darat, Jambi Luar Kota, Kota Jambi, Jambi 36122
(b) Universitas Bengkulu
Jl. Wr. Supratman, Kandang Limun, Muara Bangka Hulu, Kota Bengkulu, Bengkulu 38371
Abstract
The purposes of this study were to describe the implementation of STEM learning by using toy projects and describing students perceptions of these learning. This study used a mixed research method. In the process of describing the learning process, the qualitative method was used and followed by quantitative methods to describe students perceptions. The instruments used were observation sheets and video recorder. For the quantitative, questionnaire was used. These were perception questionnaires consisting of 7 indicators. This questionnaire was adapted from Korpershoek (2013). The results of this study showed the process of implementing learning was well-acceptable. However, the teacher was very constrained in carrying out to assess the learning process. Meanwhile, from the results of quantitative data, the data analysis proved students agree that this learning was easy, interesting, focused, did not contain many theories, fitted to them, and also well-achieved or able-followed the learning process. On the other side, students could not determine whether this learning had varied content or not. This is indicated by the average student choosing neutral for this indicator.
Keywords: Implementation, STEM, studentsPerceptions
Topic: Science Education