Abstract:
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this research was to (1) monitor an in-service science teacher’ competencies’ levels of teaching and skills after implementing professional development instructional program integrated STEM (2) how a in-service science teacher use his knowledge and skills for planning and developing STEM lesson? The research findings revealed that the integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) were highly recommended to use for developing in-service science teachers’ teaching competencies and skills in 21st century. From experts’ evaluation, the results indicated that competencies’ levels of teaching and skills in 21st century in teaching and learning management of in-service science teachers was achieved as approaching proficient level (Mean = 2.76, S.D.=0.32) in 5 aspects including --planning for STEM instruction, classroom environment and STEM classroom learning management, Strategies for encouraging student to learn effectively, feedback and assessment, and Teaching Reflection—with approaching proficient level of assessment. The results of achievement score indicated that the score on science content knowledge after implementing the integrated STEM program was higher than the criterion score of 80%.
Keywords: Professional Development Program, STEM education, Competencies and skills of teaching and learning management