Short Analysis Review of Developing Method Study in Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Approach in Problem Based Learning Model towards Students' Problem Solving Ability

摘要

The present study aims analyze the theory at developing method study of integrating STEM approach to Problem Based Learning model and its correlation with students' problem solving ability. Problem solving is students' ability to use knowledge and concepts learnt in solving some problems in daily life. Problem solving ability is one of abilities that should be obtained by students. Thus, its learning process also should be adapted. Problem based learning model is one of learning models, which presents real problems as the basic foundation in the learning process. However, daily life problems are much more complex over technology development, so that a learning process, which focuses on science and technology development is needed. At the present time, there is a development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) model in education. This model will be developed with environment, so that a learning process, which presents students' real life is created. This is suitable with the essence of Problem Based Learning model, so learning process is believed to be able to drill students' problem solving ability. In fact, it is not only regarding the process of solving some problems mathematically, but it is also regarding the process of solving concrete problems since in learning activities, students do not only learn theoretically, but they are also demanded to apply the theories obtained during the learning process.