Unpacking the Pedagogical Project: A Comprehensive Analysis of Preservice Teacher-Developed STEM Lesson Design for Elementary School Fitri Nuraeni, Hafiziani Eka Putri, Nenden Permas Hikmatunisa, Rissa Puspitasari, Sarah Salsabila, Afridha Laily Alindra
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
Due to its significant prominence in fostering 21st century skills, STEM education has been rapidly evolving across the country within these past years. However, designing STEM-based lesson relevant to current Indonesian standards are still challenging, especially in elementary school level. Thus, it is essential for elementary preservice teacher to excel in designing STEM-based lesson. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of six STEM-based lesson design constructed by 32 preservice elementary teachers in UPI Purwakarta Campus as their final group project for STEM Learning in Elementary School course enrolled in the second semester of 2022/2023 academic year. This research use content analysis method focusing on lesson design alignment to educational standards, content integration, and pedagogical strategies being used. Furthermore, possible students^ engagement and comprehension were unveiled through assessing hands-on activities, application to real-world contexts and integration of technology tools provided on the lesson plan. This study is expected to contribute to ongoing dialogue on preparing quality STEM educator in elementary school level.
