The Impact of (STEAM) Approach on the Innovative Thinking and Academic Achievement of the Educational Robot Subject among Eighth Grade Students in Jordan

Jawhara Darwish  Abueita; Muna Qteifan  Al Fayez; Amal  Alsabeelah; Mahmoud Ahmad  Humaidat

doi:10.36941/jesr-2022-0016

Authors

Jawhara Darwish Abueita Associate Professor, Educational Science Department, Princess Alia University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Muna Qteifan Al Fayez Associate Professor, Educational Science Department, Princess Alia University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Amal Alsabeelah Associate Professor, Educational Science Department, Princess Alia University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Mahmoud Ahmad Humaidat Associate Professor, Educational Science Department, Princess Alia University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2022-0016

Keywords:

Innovative Thinking, STEAM Approach, Educational Robot, Eighth Grade Students

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effect of a STEAM-based learning approach in teaching the educational robot's subject on academic achievement and creative thinking among eighth-grade students in Jordan. A purposive sample was selected and divided into two groups. An experimental group (n=30) implements a STEAM-based learning approach, whereas the control group (n=32) studied in a traditional method. A pre- posttest was administered, and the data were analyzed using statistical methods to validate the study results, such as "t" tests and a one-way ANOVA test. The results showed statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups in academic achievement and creative thinking. In conclusion, the STEAM-based learning approach significantly improved the students' academic achievement and creative thinking skills.

Received: 13 October 2021 / Accepted: 2 December 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022