LEARNING MANAGEMENT BASED ON STEM EDUCATION CONCEPTS TO PROMOTE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF STUDENTS IN CHONGQING, CHINA

Abstract

The aims of this study were twofold: 1) to examine the implementation of learning management that is grounded in Stem education principles in order to enhance students' problem-solving abilities, and 2) to assess the effectiveness of learning management based on Stem education principles in promoting students' problem-solving skills in Chongqing, China. This study employed a quantitative research methodology. The sample consisted of 273 elementary school pupils that were selected using Krejcie & Morgan's Table. The study instrument utilized a learning management assessment form grounded in Stem education principles, with the aim of enhancing the problem-solving abilities of students in Chongqing, China. The statistical measures employed for data analysis were percentage, frequency, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings indicated that students generally held positive opinions regarding the use of STEM education to cultivate problem-solving skills, with an average score of 3.28. Furthermore, the comparative analysis showed no significant variation in these opinions when considering factors such as gender, age, and educational level. The suitability evaluation determined that the implementation of a learning management component based on Stem education principles in Chongqing, China had a high level of appropriateness and feasibility in promoting students' problem-solving skills.