Vocational Teachers' Perceptions and Perspectives in the Implementation of STEM Learning in the 21st Century

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to measure perceptions and analyse the perspectives of vocational teachers related to STEM understanding. A total of 157 respondents were actively involved in providing perceptual assessments with a score of 1-5 (rating scale). A total of 10 participants were involved in indepth interviews to see the vocational perspective. The results of the study showed that the perception of vocational teachers obtained a score of 77.5% (M = 3.87, SD = .63). The descriptive analysis explains that the implementation of learning considers the preparation, implementation, carrying capacity of leaders, in order to produce skills appropriately. The aspect of collaboration skills is a key factor in the success of STEM learning, considering multidisciplinary.