STEM Its Potential in developing students Computational Thinking Karmawan Adi Pratama(a*) and Djamilah Bondan Widjajanti(b*)
Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Abstract
Computational thinking ability is a person^s ability to solve problems with several passed processes. The process is recognizing patterns, decomposing patterns, compiling algorithms, making models, and doing abstractions. This computational thinking ability is essential for students to master to understand aspects of computational problems. This ability also helps students evaluate the suitability of computational techniques for the problem to be solved. In addition, this computational thinking ability can also help students understand the limitations and strengths of computing techniques, apply or adapt computing tools/techniques to new uses, recognize opportunities to use computing in new ways, and apply computational strategies. STEM approach in learning is learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in order to develop creativity in solving problems. The transformation of the educational process in the current era that requires a high level of technology makes STEM one of the keys to progress and innovation in developing human competence. Based on a study of 20 articles and research results related to the effect of STEM on student learning outcomes, it can be concluded that learning using STEM has the potential to develop students^ computational thinking skills. This article discusses how theoretical, computational thinking skills can be developed through learning with a STEM approach
