Learning Science and Mathematics (LSM) Journal Vol.1, Issue 16, pp 1-20
Digital Literacy in STEM Education: A Study in Malaysian Context
Siti Yusnidar Mohamed Junus, Liman Anak Anthony, Hasmidatul Suria Azmi, Nurzatulshima Kamarudin, Mohd Erfy Ismail, Suhaizal Hashim, Murugan Rajoo, Junit Yasir & Aminah Asmuni
Received first draft 16 March 2021. Received reports from first reviewer (28 April) and second reviewer (3 June); Received revised draft 3 December. A
Accepted: 8 December 2021.
Published: 30 December 2021.
Abstract
STEM education aims to produce students who are literate in STEM knowledge and skills so that they can identify, apply, and integrate STEM concepts or components. Thus, it is crucial to understand STEM teachers' competencies related to STEM education. However, the question arises as to the extent to which the planned implementation of STEM education can be accepted by teachers as implementers of STEM education curriculum in schools. Thus, this study aims to provide a preliminary view of the competencies amongst STEM teachers who have undergone Continuous Professional Development (CPD) provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE) Malaysia. A STEM Teacher Competency Assessment Instrument was developed based on the STEM Teacher Competency document approved by MOE Malaysia. In this study, a self-assessment instrument was used and was implemented online. A total of 5470 STEM teachers were involved in this study. The raw data obtained were analysed descriptively using statistical software 'Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Overall, the achievement of STEM field teachers for Data Literacy, Digital and Technology competencies were at a high level. A total of 2812 teachers have achieved a high level of Data Literacy, Digital and Technology competencies which is equivalent to 51.31%. Data Literacy, Digital and Technology competencies play a great role in promoting STEM teachers' attitudes and cultural beliefs in STEM education. Therefore, future study should focus on developing and testing Data Literacy, Digital and Technology design principles for effective technology adoption in educational practices.
Keywords: STEM; Data literacy; Digital; Technology; Competencies; Teachers
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