Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review
The implementation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in primary schools is a new avenue for researchers and educators. Several studies have reported the needs, barriers and threats and tested instructional methods in general. In Malaysian primary schools, it is still a work...
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2023
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| author | Balakrisnan, Vijaya Kamarudin, Nurzatulshima Hassan, Aminuddin Ma'rof, Aini Marina |
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| description | The implementation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in primary schools is a new avenue for researchers and educators. Several studies have reported the needs, barriers and threats and tested instructional methods in general. In Malaysian primary schools, it is still a work in progress and a great challenge to deal with existing issues in teaching and learning primary science. Hence, education futurists have redirected science learning by commercialising the student-centred learning model of makerspace with STEM elements, which combines high-tech tools and materials. Besides, in the Scopus database, the number of researches on the STEM education infused maker concept shows notable figures. Therefore, this study presents a systematic literature review on implementations of the STEM-Maker concept in primary schools for in-depth understanding and application. A checklist of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) is referred to and applied. Eight STEM-Maker concept implementations and six STEM-Maker concept practices were identified from 13 shortlisted articles. The citation, purpose and primary results of each shortlisted study are also discussed in this paper. To establish a solid foundation in science with transversal competencies in primary education, the bridging concept of the Maker with STEM education would be a tremendous opportunity to instil future skills under one roof. |
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| spelling | upm-1089572024-05-27T01:20:42Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/108957/ Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review Balakrisnan, Vijaya Kamarudin, Nurzatulshima Hassan, Aminuddin Ma'rof, Aini Marina The implementation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in primary schools is a new avenue for researchers and educators. Several studies have reported the needs, barriers and threats and tested instructional methods in general. In Malaysian primary schools, it is still a work in progress and a great challenge to deal with existing issues in teaching and learning primary science. Hence, education futurists have redirected science learning by commercialising the student-centred learning model of makerspace with STEM elements, which combines high-tech tools and materials. Besides, in the Scopus database, the number of researches on the STEM education infused maker concept shows notable figures. Therefore, this study presents a systematic literature review on implementations of the STEM-Maker concept in primary schools for in-depth understanding and application. A checklist of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) is referred to and applied. Eight STEM-Maker concept implementations and six STEM-Maker concept practices were identified from 13 shortlisted articles. The citation, purpose and primary results of each shortlisted study are also discussed in this paper. To establish a solid foundation in science with transversal competencies in primary education, the bridging concept of the Maker with STEM education would be a tremendous opportunity to instil future skills under one roof. Akademi Sains Malaysia 2023 Article PeerReviewed Balakrisnan, Vijaya and Kamarudin, Nurzatulshima and Hassan, Aminuddin and Ma'rof, Aini Marina (2023) Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review. ASM Science Journal, 18. pp. 1-9. ISSN 1823-6782 https://www.akademisains.gov.my/asmsj/article/maker-centred-learning-approach-to-craft-stem-education-in-primary-schools-a-systematic-literature-review/ 10.32802/asmscj.2023.1430 |
| spellingShingle | Balakrisnan, Vijaya Kamarudin, Nurzatulshima Hassan, Aminuddin Ma'rof, Aini Marina Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review |
| title | Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review |
| title_full | Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review |
| title_fullStr | Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review |
| title_short | Maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review |
| title_sort | maker-centred learning approach to craft stem education in primary schools: a systematic literature review |
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