The prospective science teaching material based on Integrated-STEM approach: Analysis of teachers and students expectations

Abstract

The implementation of learning in Indonesia is expected to prepare graduates to be able to face the 21st century. One factor that determines competent graduates is teaching material. Teaching material is an important factor in supporting the learning process. However, in learning there are still many print science teaching materials used, science teaching materials downloaded from internet sites and there are no science teaching materials based on integrated STEM approach. This study aimed to describe and analyze the expectations of teachers and students for science teaching materials based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The study was conducted in Junior High School in Lampung Province in 8th grade involving 120 students and 50 Science teachers. The method used in this study was mixed method with Sequential Explanatory Strategy. The research instrument used observation, questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that to support STEM-based learning, future science teaching materials were needed included interactive books, e-worksheets, video animation, stimulation and virtual lab. Materials needed in the development of science teaching materials include the pressure of substances and their application in daily life. In the 2013 curriculum the teacher had not prepared science teaching materials based on integrated STEM approach. So in the future it is necessary to develop science teaching materials based on integrated STEM approach to support the learning process that is designed to the maximum and integrated with technology.