Exploring the effect of an integrated STEM-based water rocket module on STEM elements application in a selected science school: a case study
<p>The aim of the study is to develop an integrated STEM-based water rocket module,</p><p>known as SEMARAK (SElangkah Menuju Angkasa RAya Kita) and explore its effect</p><p>on STEM elements application in a selected science school...
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| Language: | eng |
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2021
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| Summary: | <p>The aim of the study is to develop an integrated STEM-based water rocket module,</p><p>known as SEMARAK (SElangkah Menuju Angkasa RAya Kita) and explore its effect</p><p>on STEM elements application in a selected science school. The study was divided into</p><p>two stages, namely the module development stage and the module effect study. Sidek</p><p>Module Development Model (SMDM) was used in the first stage. The module</p><p>development stage involved validity evaluation by seven STEM subjects' experts. A</p><p>pilot test was conducted for reliability evaluation on a group of Form Three pupils (the</p><p>first batch undergoing the Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM)). In the</p><p>second stage, a single-case embedded case study was conducted to explore</p><p>SEMARAK's effect on STEM elements application. Representatives from eight</p><p>subgroups among 32 Form Four participants from a science school in Kuala Lumpur</p><p>were selected as respondents. Data were collected using document analysis and</p><p>observation based on criterion rubric. These data were triangulated with pupils activity</p><p>record and semi-structured interviews. Findings showed that SEMARAK had excellent</p><p>validity value for face (S-CVI/Ave=1.00), content (S-CVI/Ave=0.95), and activity (SCVI/</p><p>Ave=1.00). SEMARAK also had excellent reliability (=0.94). In terms of STEM</p><p>knowledge, SEMARAK encourages the application of STEM concepts such as force,</p><p>pressure, trigonometry, and others. Most of the representatives managed to obtain at</p><p>least 80% for STEM skill (62.5%) and STEM value (75.0%) based on the provided</p><p>rubric. However, accepted positive responses on STEM skill and value from the journal</p><p>and interview were low, indicating low STEM skill and value awareness among the</p><p>subgroup representatives. In conclusion, a validated and reliable module was</p><p>successfully developed to encourage STEM elements application. SEMARAK has</p><p>positive effects on STEM elements application among its targeted pupils. This study</p><p>implies that a systematically developed module can encourage STEM elements</p><p>application among pupils via water rocket activities.</p> |
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