Learning Science and Mathematics (LSM) Journal Vol.1, Issue 17, pp 89-103
An Evaluation on the Implementation and Outcome of a Webinar on Enhancing STEM Education through STEM Makerspace
Loh Su Ling & Thiruchelvam Kandaiah
Received first draft 1 September 2021. Received reports from first and second reviewers (7 September 2021 and 4 October 2021).
Received revised draft 30 November 2022.
Accepted to publish 20 December 2022.
Abstract
Purpose and Research Question - Makerspace can be described as a physical place where participants can create and co-create knowledge as well as physical or digital products or a making mindset that can be applied to classrooms, homes, or other places. It can support the existing school-based curriculum such as STEM project-based learning or after school extracurricular activities. The Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) Regional Center for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM) organised a webinar entitled ‘Enhancing STEM education through STEM Makerspace’ with the goal of creating awareness about the role of STEM Makerspace in enhancing STEM education. This paper aims to describe the evaluation of the implementation process and the outcomes of this webinar.
Methodology – A combination of the qualitative and quantitative methods was used. Data were collected on the document to review the work process and online evaluation form.
Findings – The analysis of the online evaluation generally revealed that participants perceived the webinar’s delivery positively. Besides, the evaluation of the outcomes of the webinar indicated the findings revealed participants’ perceptions and needs regarding STEM makerspace.
Significance and Contribution in Line with Philosophy of LSM Journal - The findings contribute to the growing evidence on webinar effectiveness for delivering teachers’ professional
development programs. The evaluation of the outcomes helps make judgments and guides the selection of interventions for the STEM makerspace in the future.
Keywords: Webinar evaluation; STEM Makerspace; STEM education; Process evaluation; Product evaluation
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