Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Learning Models to Establish the Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors
Muhammad Qaishar Fathin

MBI Amanatul Ummah, Mojokerto, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to explain the impact of the learning models of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) on the formation of clean and healthy living behaviors in Pesantren (Islamic Boarding School). The methodology used in this study is a qualitative analysis using an effective causal analysis to evaluate the logical causal relationship between observed variables. The object of this research is the students at the MBI Amanatul Ummah (Madrasah Bertaraf Internasional – Madrasa/ Islamic School with International Standard) Mojokerto, Indonesia. The results of the study show an increase in knowledge as a product of STEM education can improve student character. Changes in student behavior can observe it after obtaining STEM learning which tends to have an increase in caring and actions that support clean and healthy living behavior. The implication of this research is necessary to instill logical and systemic knowledge to improve the character of students in carrying out clean and healthy life behaviors, one of which can go through the STEM learning model.

Keywords: behavior, character building, knowledge, learning model, STEM learning model

Topic: Environmental Engineering