The integration of STEAM-project-based learning to train students critical thinking skills in science learning through electrical bell project Yuli Rahmawati,, Adriyawati, Erry Utomo, Alin Mardiah
Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Abstract
The research portrays the integration of STEAM-project-based learning with the aim to train critical thinking skills of the thirty-six grade 5 student in science learning. The application of STEAM is carried out by integrating it with project-based learning model on energy transformation topic through electrical bell project. The qualitative method was employed to explore the development of critical thinking skills through interviews, observations, reflective journals, and critical thinking skills test. The collected data was analysed through the critical thinking criterias of identify the question at issue, conceptual understanding, ideas connection, assumptions, and inferences [11]. The implementation of STEAM-PjBL was adapted from [12]. The study found that STEAM-PjBL trained students to ask questions and have a good understanding of the changing energy from electrical energy into sound energy. Moreover, through problem solving and project making, students are encouraged to connect ideas, making assumptions, and inferring concepts. The challenges faced in this study are time management, project idea related to the concept teaching, and students involvement. In addition, the integration of STEAM-PjBL provides an opportunity for teachers to develop their competencies on applying various method to encourage students in learning.
Keywords: STEAM-project-based learning, critical thinking skills,science learning, elementary school
