Elementary School Students Perceptions of the Integration STEM Education in Mathematics Classroom Pasttita Ayu Laksmiwati
SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics
Jalan Kaliurang Km. 6, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
pasttitalaks[at]gmail.com
Abstract
At the moment, educational issues are developing and rapidly increasing. One of them is the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics called as STEM. In Indonesia, STEM is a relatively new concept that is growing with potential. In order to success in the 21st century era, it is essential to facilitate students exploring STEM activities in their learning process. In response to this, SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics has embarked its programme through training and research. This paper reports on a study that investigated the students perceptions on STEM Education and integrative nature of these disciplines after experiencing STEM activities. The researcher design a STEM activities related to the concept of resilience in bungee jump (Science) and proportional relationships between quantities (Mathematics). Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires and interviews. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analysed using the mixed method methodologies. The results of this study provided an initial understanding of students perceptions on STEM. These findings also suggest some recommendations of mathematics teachers pedagogical needs to support the integration of STEM education in mathematics classroom especially in Indonesian context.
Keywords: STEM, Students Perceptions, Bungee Jump, Activities, Mathematics, Training
Topic: Teaching and Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
