Engineering design behavior elementary student's through the STEM approach

Abstract

This study aims to obtain an overview of the engineering design behavior students at the elementary school level. This research was carried out using the Pre-Experiment method with Pretest-posttest One-Group design. The lesson is implemented using learning based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) where the learning method refers to the Engineering Design Process. The stages consist of problem scoping, idea generation, design and construct, design evaluation and re-design. Data analysis uses quantitative descriptive analysis. Observations of the engineering design behavior students revealed that in the first phase, students who learned through STEM were categorized as beginner designers and in the second phase as emerging designers. The conclusion of this study is that STEM-based learning can improve the engineering design behavior of elementary students.