STEM Approach and 21st Century Skills: Attitude of Secondary School Students of Kerala

Authors: Noufal P.

Pages: 53-56

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude towards Science, Mathematics, engineering and technology, and 21stcentury skills of secondary school students of Kerala. Normative survey method was used for the study. 140 participants fromMalappuram district of Kerala was participated in this study. “High School Student Attitudes toward STEM survey by FridayInstitute for Educational Innovation”, was the tool used and which is in an five point likerts scale mode. Attitude towards STEMand 21st century skills with respect to gender was studied. Findings showed that girls have higher attitude towards science andmathematics, where as boys have higher attitude in engineering and technology. STEM education approach is becomingpopular in India. It can be useful at various levels of education starting from primary level to higher education. Student’s attitudeand interests will be a crucial factor while implementing these kinds of innovative teaching approaches. They are the ultimatebeneficiaries of it and will be useful for their career. Students and teachers should have a positive attitude towards the STEMapproach. In addition to the mastery over the content, present generation student’s wishes to acquire the necessary 21st centuryskills also.