Needs Analysis of a STEM-Based Problem-Based Learning Electronic Module in Fluid Mechanics to Enhance Students^ Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Arika, Suharno, Dewanto Harjunowibowo

Universitas Sebelas Maret

Abstract

This study aims to determine the need for learning devices in the form of electronic teaching modules based on STEM Problem Based Learning to measure students^ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities so that they can be known and there is follow-up from researchers to teachers in implementing learning. The needs analysis studied is the analysis of teaching module needs, analysis of Fluid material, analysis of critical thinking skills and students^ problem-solving abilities. The subjects of this study were high school physics teachers who teach with the Merdeka curriculum and teach in grade 11. The participants in this study were around 10 teachers from different schools in several districts/cities in East Java and Central Java. The research method used is quantitative descriptive research. Data collection techniques used in this study consisted of observation, questionnaires and literature studies. The collected data were analyzed with appropriate instruments, with descriptive statistical analysis techniques. Based on the data analysis, the following results were obtained: 1) As many as 73.2% of physics teachers still have difficulty in developing teaching modules, but 92.4% stated that they were interested in creating modules that meet the criteria for electronic teaching modules based on STEM Problem Based Learning in the Merdeka curriculum- 2) Fluid material is important but difficult for students to understand- 3) Teachers experience obstacles in teaching aspects related to critical thinking and problem solving skills, with 65% of physics teachers experiencing difficulties in developing critical thinking skills and 62.8% experiencing obstacles in improving students^ problem solving skills- 4) Teachers need teaching modules that support aspects of students^ critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Keywords: STEM Problem based learning, Students^ critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.

Topic: Physics Education