英文摘要 |
This study aims to explore the impact of integrating the engineering design process into a STEM science curriculum on the STEM learning outcomes of junior high school students. The study sample consists of 23 junior high school students in grades 7-9 who participated in a one-week (35 hours)STEM workshop during the summer. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach. Before and after the course, the researchers administered the“STEM Learning Outcomes Questionnaire (STEM-LOQ)”to the junior high school students. Additionally, data were collected through“teacher classroom observation records,”“unit learning sheets,”“student feedback forms,”and“course reflection interviews.”The data were coded, and triangulation was employed to enhance the reliability and validity of the study. Dependent sample t-tests were conducted for pre-and post-questionnaire analysis. The results indicate significant growth in students across eight dimensions, including STEM cognitive understanding, operational skills, self-efficacy, interest and engagement, problem-solving, teamwork, creative thinking, and communication skills. The qualitative data not only support the quantitative findings but also highlight important learning outcomes such as students’reflective abilities, drawing and design skills, and interpersonal relationships. |