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Journal : Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)

Integration of STEM Approach in Science Education: Enhancing Students' Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Engagement in Elementary Schools in Palembang Susiloningsih, Esti; Fathurohman, Apit; Maharani, Siti Dewi; Fathurohman, M. Fatih; Suratmi; Nurani, Dwi Cahaya
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 4 (2025): April
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i4.10615

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) approaches on enhancing critical thinking, creativity, and student engagement in science education among elementary school students in Palembang, Indonesia. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group was employed, involving 120 fifth-grade students from two public elementary schools. The experimental group participated in a 6-week STEM-based science learning program, which included hands-on activities, project-based learning, and collaborative problem-solving tasks, while the control group followed the conventional science curriculum. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, creativity assessments using the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT), observation sheets, and student project evaluations. The results revealed significant improvements in critical thinking (M=85.6, SD=4.2) and creativity (M=82.4, SD=3.8) among students in the experimental group compared to the control group (critical thinking: M=72.3, SD=5.1; creativity: M=68.7, SD=4.5), with p-values of 0.001 and 0.002, respectively. Additionally, observational data indicated higher levels of student engagement, collaboration, and enthusiasm in the experimental group. These findings underscore the effectiveness of STEM-based learning in fostering higher-order thinking skills and innovation, while also highlighting the importance of contextualizing STEM education to local environments. However, challenges such as limited resources, inadequate teacher training, and rigid curricula were identified as barriers to implementation. The study concludes with recommendations for policymakers and educators to invest in STEM infrastructure, provide professional development for teachers, and reform curricula to support the integration of STEM approaches in Indonesian elementary schools.
Co-Authors Abi Nugraha Adelia, Sinta Adikara, Fahmi Surya Anik Sundari Apit Fathurohman Arinda, Dea Aswandari, Aswandari Aswasulasikin Aulia Salsabila Ayu Dita Maharani Azizah Husin Budiansyah Budiansyah Budiansyah Bunda Harini Citra Amalia Misnur Yanti Cristina, Alya Dewi Zalika Arizki Didi Jaya Santri, Didi Jaya Dini Anggraeni Dwi Cahaya Nurani Esti Susiloningsih Evy Ratna Kartika Waty Fadhilah Tu Husni Fathonah, Atiek Sari Fathurohman, M. Fatih Fatonah, Atiek Sari Firdaus Harini, Bunda Hartono Hartono Hikmah, Putri Durrotul Imelda Sari Imelda Sari Indah Sari Indra Gandi Indralin, Vinencia Ika Jannah, Latifah Roudhotul Jessy Ria Samfitri L.R Retno Susanti Laihat Laihat Laihat Laihat Lenny Marzulina, Lenny Luluk Hanun Indarti Marwan Pulungan Marwan Pulungan Mazda Leva Okta Safitri Mulyadi Eko Purnomo, Mulyadi Eko Nanda Ayu Jamila Nilasari, Rosa Novia Dwi Khasanah Nur Aniza Nuraini Usman Nuraini Usman Nurdin Kamil Nurlina Nurlina OKTOBERIANSYAH, OKTOBERIANSYAH Pertiwi, Putri Indah Pramudita, Bintang Kejora pulungan, marwan Pulungan, Marwan Raharjo, Makmun Rahmi Susanti Rahmi Susanti Rahmi Susanti Razumarda, Sela Rezha Rizki Wulanda Rika Wiani Rita Inderawati Rudi Susanto Sabrina Ramadhani Safitri, Mazda Leva Okta Sekarsari, Ajeng Setiawan, Fatoni Agus Siti Khomairroh Siti Swasti Eka Dewie Siti Swasti Eka Dewie Sonia Sri Sumarni Sri Sumarni Sugiono Sugiono Suratmi Suratmi Suratmi, Suratmi Susanto, Ilham Arya Syarifuddin Syarifuddin Syarifuddin Toybah Toybah Tri Wahyudi Turwati Turwati Umi Chotimah Utami, Nurfika Putri Vina Amalia Suganda Vina Amilia Suganda Vina Amilia Suganda Vinencia Ika Indralin Vinencia Ika Indralin Waty, Evy Ratna Kartika Yenny Anwar Yolanda, Prita Amelia Yosef Yosef Yosef, Yosef Yuliani, Dea