Effects of Using the Combination of Phenomenon Based Learning and Stem Education for Developing Applicative Thinking of Elementary Students
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This research aimed to (1)compare the ability of applicative thinking pre and post learning by utilizing the Phenomenon-Based Learning and STEM Education of grade 4 students and (2) compare the applicative thinking ability of the experimental group students and the controlled group students. The research was experimental research. The research occurred in Srinakarinwirot Prasarnmit University Demonstration School (Elementary). The target group utilized consists of 60 students from grade 4, which had been specifically selected. The instrument for collecting data were three types involved
(1) Applicative thinking competency test (2) Behavioral assessment for applicative thinking ability and (3) Lesson plans. Analyzing data by descriptive statistics and content analysis including percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test with a statistical significance of .05, the research results were found as follows:
1) The post-learning by utilizing the Phenomenon-Based Learning and STEM Education of grade 4 students found that the students had statistically significantly acquired the applicative thinking ability more than pre-learning at a level of .05, When considering each level of the ability to Applicative Thinking , it is found that every step in the ability to Applicative Thinking improves after being learned through The Combination of Phenomenon Based Learning and Stem Education , surpassing previous levels of learning through the Phenomenon Based Learning
2) The post-learning by utilizing the Phenomenon-Based Learning and STEM Education of grade 4 students found that the experimental group students had statistically insignificant difference acquired the applicative thinking ability more than the controlled group students at a level of .05.
Findings from this research may be the preliminary information for developing science subject learning management at the elementary level to become even more successful and encourage to develop the applicative thinking in order to reflect and respond Thailand's policy to prepare its citizens for the 21st century
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