Enhancement of communication skills through physics learning with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem) approach

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the enhancement of communication skills on lightwave material physics learning with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) approach. The benefit of this research is to train students to develop communication skills and as an innovation in learning physics in lightwave material. This research is Quasy Experimental research with Non-equivalent Control Group Design. XI IPA 7 as the experimental class and XI IPA 5 as the control class were recruited in this study as A subjects. The communication skills which are improved in this research include three indicators, including articulate thoughts and ideas, using communication for a range of purposes, and using several media and technology. Oral and written communication skills have improved from low to very high categories with high improvement criteria. The results of the questionnaire analysis showed that the application of physics learning with the STEM approach was effective in improving communication skills. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that learning physics with a STEM approach can improve communication skills from low to very high categories.