Development of Creative Thinking Skills in Chemistry Subjects Using Model-Based Learning Integrated with STEM Education Concepts for Grade 12 Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to develop creative thinking skills in the chemistry subjects by using model-based learning integrated with STEM education concepts 2) to study the learning achievement on polymer by using model-based learning integrated with STEM 3) to study the gain scores of students after implementing through model-based learning integrated with STEM, and 4) to study students’ satisfaction on learning activities through model-based learning integrated with STEM. The sample was 46 students in Grade 12, Narasikhalai school, Narathiwat province, semester 1, academic year 2022 by cluster random sampling with classroom as a unit of chosen cluster. The research tools consisted of model-based learning integrated with STEM education concepts lesson plans, a creative thinking skill questionnaire, a learning achievement test on the improvement of polymer properties and solving polymer waste problems concept, and a satisfaction toward learning activities questionnaire. The data were analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired samples t-test. The results of the research revealed that (1) students had a high level of creative thinking skills (𝑥̅ = 3.73), accounting for 74.53% (2) Academic achievement after learning was higher than before learning at the statistical significance level of .05 (3) The average gain score was 82.58%, which was at a very high level, and (4) The students’ satisfaction toward the model-based learning integrated with STEM education concepts was at a high level. (𝑥̅ = 4.50)