Need analysis in development of student books based on STEM approach

Abstract

Curriculum-2013 was developed by perfecting critical learning patterns. The implementation of learning, including Physics, needs to emphasize the process of developing students attitudes, knowledge and skills through various approaches, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) that integrates four scientific disciplines. Through STEM, students are expected to have skills to think critically, creatively, innovatively, and be able to communicate and collaborate. Furthermore, books as teaching materials and learning resources are seen as important in determining the success of physics learning. A preliminary analysis was conducted at SMAN 1 Luhak Nan Duo and SMAN 2 Pasaman about the characteristics of students, teacher competencies and student books. This Analysis uses the Plomp's Development Model. Data is taken from results of questionnaires and interviews with teachers and students. It shows that teachers have not used books based on STEM yet, only use common textbooks and worksheets. Some teachers still use lecture method so that students have not received learning that guides them to think critically. Students are less interested in reading and have difficulty understanding Physics concepts from textbooks. This is used as the basis to developing student books based on the STEM approach to improve critical thinking skills.