Teacher and students expectation towards biochemistry STEM based module in promoting critical thinking and creativity
N Eurika (a*) (b), Suratno (a), Sutarto (a), J Prihatin (a)

a) Science Education Doctoral Program, Universitas Jember, Jl. Kalimantan No. 37, Jember 68121, Indonesia
*eurika[at]unmuhjember.ac.id
b) Biology Education Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember, Jl. Karimata No. 49, Jember 68121, Indonesia

Abstract

The aim of this research is to know the expectations of teachers and students towards STEM-based biochemistry module in promoting critical thinking and creativity. Many complex problems in the real world today involve higher-order thinking skills, especially critical and creative thinking skills for problem-solving and decision-making in all aspects of life. An interdisciplinary approach and appropriate learning module involving elements of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) integrated into the engineering design process (EDP) are deemed to be able to improve student learning experiences through problem-solving activities in the real world. This study used a qualitative descriptive method through a survey. Subject are teachers of biochemistry course, as well as students who have taken biochemistry courses and fill the survey voluntarily. Research data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results showed that that the expectations of teachers and students towards STEM-based Biochemistry modules to develop critical thinking skills and creativity students emphasize on aspects design, content, and presentations that are aligned with STEM characteristics. The results of this research will be a reference in the process of developing STEM-based Biochemistry teaching materials that are able to develop critical thinking skills and creativity of students.

Keywords: Teacher expectation, students expectation, biochemistry STEM module

Topic: Biology Education