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Observational Study Implementation of STEAM Activities to Stimulate 21st Century Skills in Early Childhood Prastyaningrum, Ihtiari; Alfina, Alisa; Shella, Geo
Journal of Instructional and Development Researches Vol. 5 No. 5 (2025): October
Publisher : Yayasan Indonesia Emerging Literacy Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53621/jider.v5i5.614

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Learning with the STEAM approach has begun to be implemented in early childhood education settings. The STEAM approach provides significant opportunities to stimulate students’ critical thinking skills. This phenomenon requires teachers to have a deep understanding of STEAM. Therefore, research is needed to reveal the extent to which STEAM activities are implemented in the classroom and how teachers are able to manage the learning environment to be more conducive in relation to the implementation of STEAM activities. This observational study aims to determine and analyze the extent to which teachers in early childhood education are able to carry out learning activities using the STEAM approach. It also aims to analyze how teachers are able to stimulate 21st-century skills through the implementation of the STEAM approach. The research data were collected through two main activities, namely observation and interviews. Observation and interviews were considered the most effective steps in gathering research data. The data obtained were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s qualitative data analysis model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that teachers’ understanding of STEAM is generally good; however, teachers still experience difficulties in providing contextual learning. Several misconceptions in science were also identified as important findings in this study. These results indicate that comprehensive and intensive mentoring is essential and deserves greater attention.
Analysis of the Need for Interactive Learning Media in Developing Learning with a Literacy and STEAM Approach Prastyaningrum, Ihtiari; Alfina, Alisa; Wisesa, Rizky Dwi
Journal of Instructional and Development Researches Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): February
Publisher : Yayasan Indonesia Emerging Literacy Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53621/jider.v5i1.445

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The implementation of learning at the early childhood education level will never be separated from what is called learning media. The learning media used must be able to be a tool to help transfer knowledge from teachers to their students. The use of learning media by teachers must also be accompanied by the teacher's understanding of what knowledge will be transferred with the help of the media. As is well known, currently learning at the early childhood level is directed at learning with a Literacy and STEAM approach. Therefore, the existence of appropriate learning media is needed. This study aims to analyze the need for interactive learning media that can support the implementation of learning activities with a Literacy and STEAM approach. The observation and in-depth interview methods supported by questionnaires are steps to obtain research results. The results of this study indicate that early childhood needs learning media that can accommodate science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. However, the pedagogical competence and literacy quality of a teacher are also important factors so that the use of learning media can be maximized. In relation to the results obtained, it is suggested that in the future learning media containing the five STEAM disciplines can be accommodated, so that it is hoped that the implementation of the STEAM approach in learning can run more optimally.