Keywords
engineering
mathematics
perspectives
pre-service teacher
technology
sciences
STEM activities
STEM education
teaching STEM
Abstract
Introduction. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics which is commonly abbreviated as STEM is one of the contemporary teaching and learning approaches in education. STEM is closely related to education in schools. Several studies wanted to find out how STEM influences students in teaching and learning. Research at the level of higher education has not been done much. More specifically, research on STEM among pre-service teachers has not been widely conducted. This study aims to determine how pre-service teachers perceive each aspect of STEM. Methods. The research method used in this research is qualitative. The data collection techniques in this study were interviews with 49 Pre-Service Teachers. The data obtained were then analyzed using coding techniques. Results and Discussion. The results of the data show that Pre-Service Teachers suggest activities of: (1) Involving Science Concept, (2) Making Experiment, (3) Measuring, (4) Observing, (5) Involving Scientific Phenomenon, and (6) Asking Scientific Questions on aspects of science. In the Technology aspect, the activities are: (1) Using Software, (2) Using Computer, (3) Using Internet and (4) Using Smartphone. In the Engineering aspect, the activities are: (1) Designing Problem Solving Procedure, (2) Making Product, and (3) Operating Tool. Meanwhile, in the Mathematics aspect, the activities are: (1) Using Numbers, (2) Calculating, (3) Finding Patterns, and (4) Using Formulas.
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