Learning Management with Steam Education on the Simple Electric Circuits Lesson for Elementaty Students

Abstract

The simple electric circuits lesson adopted interdisciplinary integration with STEAM teaching approach. This approach facilitates changes in learning process by combining phenomenal incidents and certain teaching methods of varying subjects. Learners will gain benefits from the STEAM approach, as they are able apply knowledge in different subjects to solve problems in real life. Moreover, they will take action and develop skills through their learning, encouraging them to have interest in learning, enthusiasm in seeking answers by themselves, and ability in apply integrated essential skills for uses in their daily lives. Learning management in STEAM adopted six steps of STEAM approach stated by the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST, 2015), which are problem identification, related information search, solution design, planning and development, testing, evaluation, design improvement, and presentation. The steps will allow learners to study and construct knowledge by themselves through problem-solving processes. Student will also be engaged in fact-finding and answer-finding processes leading them to reasoning information and evidence. Additionally, students will have a chance to develop scientific skills and 21st century skills, such as collaborative problem solving, communication, and creativity.