Developing Learning Activities Based on STEM Education Integrated with Project-Based Learning to Enhance Learning and Innovation Skills of Undergraduate Students at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) develop learning activities based on the STEM Education Integrated with Project-Based Learning to enhance learning and innovation skills of undergraduate students at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya; 2) assess the students’ learning and innovation skills; and 3) investigate students’ satisfaction toward the implementation of STEM-integrated project-based learning activities designed to promote learning and innovation skills.

The participants of this study consisted of 32 second-year undergraduate students enrolled in Fundamental Physics during the first semester of the 2023 academic year at Trang campus. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments utilized were learning management plans, learning and innovation skills assessment form, and student satisfaction questionnaire regarding the STEM-based learning activities. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean , and standard deviation (SD). The research findings revealed that the STEM project-based learning consisted of six steps that could enhance activities: (1) Identifying and selecting a problem to solve; (2) Gathering relevant information and ideas; (3) Designing solutions or creatively developing a prototype of the innovation; (4) Planning and implementing the problem-solving process; (5) Testing, evaluating, and refining the innovation; and (6) Presenting the problem-solving outcomes or the developed innovation. In addition, the students’ learning and innovation skills after the implementation of the learning activities were found to be at a good level, with a mean score of (=3.17, S.D.=0.39) ,As regards the students’ satisfaction with the instructional management using STEM project-based learning activities, it was found to be at the highest level, with a mean score of (=4.50, S.D.=0.50)