Article 2014

Effects of implementing STEM-I project-based learning activities for female high school students

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Lou, Shi Jer
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Tsai, Huei Yin
 TK
Tseng, Kuo Hung
 SR
Shih, Ruchu
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies
Journal · Vol. 12 · Issue 1 · pp. 52-73
Abstract

This study aims to explore the application of STEM-I (STEM-Imagination) project-based learning activities and its effects on the effectiveness, processes, and characteristics of STEM integrative knowledge learning and imagination development for female high school students. A total of 72 female high school students were divided into 18 teams. Students were provided with a place to discuss, share, and integrate learning activities. A questionnaire and focus group interviews were conducted for data collection. The results show that STEM-I project-based learning activities can promote the development of diverse abilities and effectively expand STEM knowledge integration and learning for female high school students as well as enhance their imagination in the project-based activities. Additionally, the STEM-I instructional model with the process of initiation, development, expression, alternative, and links (IDEAL) is confirmed. Finally, some suggestions are proposed for future studies on STEM education and imagination integrative instruction. © © 2014, IGI Global.

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Author Keywords

Imagination Female high school students Integrative knowledge learning Project-based learning activity STEM-imagination

Index Keywords

Education computing Students Project based learning education imagination High school students Surveys Knowledge learning STEM-imagination
Author Affiliations
Graduate Institute of Technological and Vocational Education, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Pingtung, Taiwan
Department of Industrial Technology Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Meiho University, Pingtung, Taiwan
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Pingtung, Taiwan
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