Organizing learning experiences using stem education activity sets(STEM)to promote social skills for early chidhood

Abstract

purpose of this research article is to study the results of organizing learning experiences using STEM activity sets to promote social skills for early childhood children in all 4 areas, including activities in front of others with confidence. Aspects of working with others  Being a good giver and receiver and compliance with the rules The sample group used in the research were male and female preschool children aged 5 - 6 years studying in Kindergarten 3, academic year 2020. Thonburi Rajabhat University Demonstration School Samut Prakan Province A specific experimental group of 20 people was used. The research tool was a learning experience plan for STEM education activities. Guide to using the learning experience plan for STEM education activities STEM activity kit, STEM activity kit manual and observational form of early childhood social skills Manual for observing social skills in early childhood. Data were analyzed by finding the average.  standard deviation and t-test found that 1) the learning experience plan for STEM education activities was appropriate for promoting social skills for early childhood children. 2) After organizing a learning experience with a set of STEM activities to promote social skills for early childhood children, the mean overall social skills behavior score after the experiment was higher than before the experiment, with statistical significance at the .01 level. 3) Before organizing a learning experience using a set of STEM activities, have social skills in all 4 areas, being able to confidently perform activities in front of others. Aspects of working with others  Being a good giver and receiver and compliance with the rules It was significantly lower at the .01 level and after the experiment was significantly higher at the .01 level.