Development of Creative Problem-Solving skills using STEAM Education with Infographics about using Chemical Knowledge to solve Problems for 12 Grade Students

Abstract

This research aimed (1) to explore instructional approaches based on STEAM education integrated with infographics to enhance creative problem-solving skills in the context of applying chemical knowledge to problem-solving among Grade 12 students, and (2) to investigate the development of students’ creative problem-solving skills after participating in the aforementioned instructional approach. This study employed qualitative classroom action research comprising three action cycles. The target group consisted of 21 students in Mathayom Suksa 6/1 (Grade 12). Research instruments included lesson plans, learning reflection forms, a creative problem-solving skill assessment tool, and student activity worksheets. Data were analyzed using content analysis, and qualitative data were validated through triangulation.

The findings revealed that the teacher employed real-life situations relevant to the students to stimulate their interest and connect with their prior experiences. Credible sources were provided for students to conduct research, followed by analysis and selection of key features from existing works to develop new infographic products. These were then compared to determine the most effective solution under given constraints. Students were encouraged to anticipate possible problems and formulate contingency plans in case of failure of the primary process, and all students actively participated in presenting their work. Furthermore, it was found that students demonstrated significant improvement across all components of creative problem-solving skills.