Analysis of the Influence of Utilizing STEM-Based Physics Learning Media: A Systematic Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijtes.6658Keywords:
21st-century education, STEM, Learning media, Physics learning, Literature reviewAbstract
21st-century education offers numerous benefits to society across various sectors, including the field of education itself. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) approach is designed to support teachers in realizing effective education in the 21st century. This study examines 40 articles published between 2018 and 2024, which have undergone a filtering stage based on inclusion criteria. The method used in this research is a literature review. The main objective of this study is to identify the variables that influence the use of STEM-based physics learning media. The most frequent publication years for the articles were 2021 and 2022. The academic level with the most prevalent use of STEM-based learning media is the high school level. The most dominant research method used in the analyzed articles is the quasi-experiment, as this method tends to be easier in evaluating student learning outcomes. The material most frequently taught using the STEM approach is electrical circuits. The most widely used learning media with the STEM approach is prototypes, as prototypes are easily accessible and can utilize existing school facilities. The most frequently used instrument in the research is tests, as the dominant focus of measurement is on students' conceptual understanding.
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