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The STEM Education Approach for Conceptual Learning

The STEM Education Approach for Conceptual Learning
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Author(s): Harika Ozge Arslan (Duzce University, Turkey)and Murat Genc (Duzce University, Turkey)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 31
Source title: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Learning Outcomes in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Rajendra Kumar (Sharda University, India), Eng Tek Ong (UCSI University, Malaysia), Subuh Anggoro (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia)and Tin Lam Toh (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3699-1.ch002

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Abstract

The STEM education approach is an interdisciplinary approach to equip students with the knowledge and 21st century skills that are necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving world driven by technological advancements. This approach is also aims to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these disciplines and their real-world applications. By blending theoretical concepts with real world experiences, encourages hands-on learning, project-based activities, and collaborative teamwork, therefore prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century workforce. This approach utilizes social and situated learning methods to support conceptual understanding by connecting knowledge from different disciplines. How concept learning occurs while utilizing the STEM education approach? What types of knowledge (Factual, Conceptual, Procedural, and Metacognitive) are emphasized in the Engineering Design Process which is the frequently used in the STEM education approach? What are the factors affecting conceptual learning in this approach? are driven questions of this chapter.

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