The effectiveness of Stem-based education in promoting positive attitudes towards science among elementary school students
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https://doi.org/10.71085/sss.04.01.219Keywords:
STEM-Based Education, Science attitudes, Middle school students, Experimental design, EnvironmentAbstract
This study assesses the transformative impact of STEM-based training on students’ critical thinking skills and attitudes toward STEM disciplines, while also evaluating its effectiveness with conventional techniques. Using an effective Solomon Four-Group Experimental Design involving 8th grade students, the findings show that STEM-integrated education has significant benefits in developing analytical reasoning, problem solving, and deep interest in scientific research. Traditional teaching methods, on the other hand, produced only modest gains. The findings underscore STEM education’s vital role in equipping children with the cognitive agility and innovative mindset required to thrive in an increasingly digitally driven world. By infusing STEM ideas into curricula, educators and governments may cultivate a next generation of innovative thinkers capable of managing global problems. This study advocates for innovative educational frameworks that seamlessly link theoretical understanding to real-world application, helping students to thrive in the ever-changing environment of the 21st century’s knowledge economy.
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