Journals / Eurasian Journal of Educational Research / 2015 / Cilt: 15 - Sayı: 60

Integration of Media Design Processes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Fen, Teknoloji, Mühendislik ve Matematik (FeTeMM) Eğitimine Medya Tasarım Süreçlerinin Entegrasyonu

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221–240
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2015-10-30
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The quantitative data that was collected from the student attitude survey for science and technology classes was analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, while the qualitative data (student artifacts, PSA forms, semi-structured interviews, and field notes) was analyzed through open coding and thematic analysis respectively.Findings and Results: The findings indicated that STEM-integrated media design processes positively impacted the participating students’ attitudes toward science and media design activities.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Problem Statement:Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education aims at improving students’ knowledge and skills in science and math, and thus their attitudes and career choices intheseareas.
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Key Findings & Data:The ultimate goal in STEM education is to create scientifically literate individuals whocan survive in the global economy.
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Conclusion & Impact:The quantitative data that was collected from the student attitude survey for science and technology classes was analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, while the qualitative data (student artifacts, PSA forms, semi-structured interviews, and field notes) was analyzed through open coding and thematic analysis respectively.Findings and Results: The findings indicated that STEM-integrated media design processes positively impacted the participating students’ attitudes toward science and media design activities.
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⚙️Variables:Fen · Teknoloji · Mühendislik ve Matematik (FeTeMM) Eğitimi

Abstract

Problem Statement:Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education aims at improving students’ knowledge and skills in science and math, and thus their attitudes and career choices intheseareas. The ultimate goal in STEM education is to create scientifically literate individuals whocan survive in the global economy. The identification of new learning outcomes, curriculum programs, and teaching practices needs to be clarified by the STEM education community. Media design processes are a potential teaching method in STEM education that requires learners to designdigital media artifacts using a variety of technological tools.Purpose of the Study: This study investigatesthe impactof science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) integrated media design processes on 8th grade students’ attitudes towardscience and technology classes, as well as their views about these design processes in after-school science activities. In addition, it demonstratesthe opinions of the classroom teacher regardingthe integration of media design processes in science classes.Method: Using anaction research design, 21 secondary students from a public school participated in this 14-week study. The quantitative data that was collected from the student attitude survey for science and technology classes was analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, while the qualitative data (student artifacts, PSA forms, semi-structured interviews, and field notes) was analyzed through open coding and thematic analysis respectively.Findings and Results: The findings indicated that STEM-integrated media design processes positively impacted the participating students’ attitudes toward science and media design activities. In addition, students were more motivated and engaged in the media design processes, which improved their learning ofscience content and participation in class discussions.Conclusion and Recommendations: The literature in STEM education calls for new curricular activities and teaching practices as well as the integration of art in STEM. In addition, the visual technology industry in this century creates a job market for the STEM-literate people who are able to apply their knowledge of STEM fields in visual technologies and art. In response to these demands, the positive outcomes of media design processes used in this study offer an encouragingpremise in meeting the objectives of STEM education.

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Problem Durumu: Geçmişten günümüze eğitimle alakalı birçok reform hareketi mikro ölçekte öğrencilerin bilimsel bilgi ve becerilerini geliştirmenin yanı sıra makro düzeyde ülkelerin küresel rekabette sağlam bir yer edinmesini amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla hayata geçirilen küresel eğitim reformlarından en günceli olan Fen, Teknoloji, Mühendislik ve Matematik (FeTeMM) eğitimi, ilk ve ortaöğretim seviyesindeki fen ve matematik eğitimi standartlarının yükseltilmesi ve buna bağlı olarak öğrencilerin fen, teknoloji, mühendislik ve matematik alanlarına yöneliminin sağlanması amaçlamaktadır. Bu şekilde bireylerin yükselen küresel ekonomik koşullarda rekabet içerisinde kalabilecekleri düşünülmektedir. Fen eğitimi literatürü FeTeMM destekli öğretim yöntemleri ve öğrenim kazanımlarının FeTeMM araştırmacıları tarafından tanımlanması ve çeşitlendirilmesinin gerekliliğine dikkat çekmektedir. FeTeMM eğitimi Fen, Matematik, Mühendislik ve Teknoloji disiplinlerinin entegrasyonu yoluyla (1) öğrencilerin bu disiplinlerin içeriklerinin kavramsallaştırılması, (2) sosyal ve kültüre dayalı FeTeMM bağlamları yoluyla öğrencilerin FeTeMM disiplinlerini anlayışlarının genişletilmesi ve (3) öğrencilerin FeTeMM disiplinlerine ve bu disiplinler altındaki kariyer seçeneklerine olan ilgisini arttırılmasını amaçlamaktadır. Bu doğrultuda projeye dayalı öğrenmenin bir türü olarak medya tasarım süreçleri, teknolojik araç ve gereçleri kullanımı yoluyla öğrencilerin belirli bir kitleyi hedefleyerek dijital medya ürünleri tasarlamalarını hedeflemektedir. Medya tasarımına dayalı öğrenme süreçleri bireylerin karmaşık kavramsal bilgileri anlamlı yollardan öğrenmesi ve kullanmasına fırsat tanımaktadır. Bunun yanı sıra öğrencilerin problem çözme, analiz etme, yaratıcı düşünme ve iletişim becerilerinin gelişmesini, araştırma-sorgulamaya dayalı öğrenme yoluyla kavramsal bilgilerinin artmasını, ve öğrenme süreçlerinde aktif rol almalarını sağlamaktadır.

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KARAHAN, E., BİLİCİ, S. C., ÜNAL, A. (2015). Integration of Media Design Processes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, Cilt: 15 - Sayı: 60, 221–240. https://ajindex.com/articles/31343

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