Phát triển năng lực khoa học tự nhiên của học sinh theo định hướng giáo dục STEM thông qua dạy học nội dung “Áp suất” (Khoa học tự nhiên 8)

Tóm tắt

In the context of contemporary general education, which emphasizes the development of learners' competencies and their ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the STEM education model in fostering students' natural science competence through the topic of “Pressure” in Grade 8 Natural Science. The study implemented an eight-step STEM teaching process through the experimental theme “Automated Pesticide Spraying and Irrigation Systems in Agriculture” with 47 students in Da Nang City. The quantitative analysis results indicated significant improvements in students' scientific literacy and their ability to apply knowledge of fluid pressure to practical situations after the intervention. The paired-samples t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference (t = -15.654, p < 0.05). The findings demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the STEM education model in developing scientific literacy, while also promoting students’ self-directed learning, collaborative skills, and learning motivation. These results provide empirical evidence supporting the implementation of STEM education within the general education curriculum.