STEAM in physics learning over the last 5 years: Bibliometric analysis

Abstract

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) is an approach that has emerged to address the demand for strong creative thinking. STEAM is an educational approach that seeks to integrate various scientific disciplines in physics learning to promote deep understanding and innovative thinking. This research method is quantitative using bibliometrics, which aims to analyze the development of STEAM in physics learning over the last 5 years. Specifically, STEAM metadata obtained from Scopus was then analyzed in the R Software database, with a focus on identifying the Annual Scientific Production, Average Citation Per Year, Source Production Over Time, Affiliations' Production Over Time, Country Production Over Time, and Trend Topics sections. The research results show that research in STEAM-based physics learning shows a significant increase in scientific production. Although average citations have fluctuated, contributions by institutions and countries have also increased, reflecting increased interest in developing STEAM approaches. These data confirm the positive potential of the STEAM approach in improving the quality of physics education and promoting the diversity of research contributors. It can be concluded that STEAM-based physics learning has received significant attention in the last 5 years and shows positive developments and potential to improve the quality of education in this discipline.