STEAM-ing: preliminary insights in consolidating arts with STEM / Siti Soraya Ramli ... [et al.]

Ramli, Siti Soraya and Maaruf, Siti Zuraida and Mohamad, Syamsul Nor Azlan and Abdullah, Nabilah and Md Shamsudin, Nurshamshida and Syed Aris, Sharipah Ruzaina (2022) STEAM-ing: preliminary insights in consolidating arts with STEM / Siti Soraya Ramli ... [et al.]. Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE), 18 (1). pp. 152-165. ISSN 2600-9749

Abstract

Science, mathematics, technology, and engineering (STEM) have long been acknowledged as subjects that are fundamental for national progress and growth. Efforts to integrate the “arts” component in the teaching and learning of STEM subjects have begun over two decades ago through the introduction of KBSR and KBSM in the Malaysian school curriculum; however, its implementation received mixed reactions. The reason is that although “art” can and does make STEM subjects interesting and engaging, it could also distract and remove the focus away from STEM components. Realizing the importance of Arts in complementing the learning of science-based subjects in terms of creativity and collaborative focus, this study aims to uncover the views schoolteachers encounter as they try to integrate Arts in STEM teaching. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved teachers currently teaching STEM subjects in local public and private schools. Data was collected via a semistructured interview with four experienced Science teachers. Findings revealed all Science teachers unanimously agree the integration of Visual Arts elements in STEM could ease various pedagogical challenges which include students’ thinking ability, practical knowledge, and ability in technology; constraints related to teaching aid and ensuring student understanding of “difficult” topics in the lower secondary Science syllabus.

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Ramli, Siti Soraya
sorayaramli@gmail.com
Maaruf, Siti Zuraida
sitiz610@uitm.edu.my
Mohamad, Syamsul Nor Azlan
syams9211@uitm.edu.my
Abdullah, Nabilah
nabil789@uitm.edu.my
Md Shamsudin, Nurshamshida
nurshamshida@uitm.edu.my
Syed Aris, Sharipah Ruzaina
sruzaina@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Learning. Learning strategies
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Secondary education. High school teaching
N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) > General works
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Alam Campus > Faculty of Education
Journal or Publication Title: Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
UiTM Journal Collections: Listed > Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
ISSN: 2600-9749
Volume: 18
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 152-165
Keywords: STEM Education, Visual Art
Date: January 2022
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/113443
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