Persepsi Guru IPA Terhadap Pembelajaran STEM

The STEM approach is a tool to face the 21st century as well as a tool to improve the quality of science learning in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to explore the perception of science teachers on STEM-based science learning. The research subjects were 40 MGMP science teachers in Surakarta and Karanganyar. This research is a case study research. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The results showed that the perceptions of science teachers were: a) The majority of science teachers still did not understand STEM; b) STEM is learning approach that combines aspects of science, technology, mathematics and engineering; c) Scientific forums such as seminars, workshops, and training and education are the main sources of STEM promotion for science teachers; d) The majority of science teachers have the perception that STEM is useful in improving 21st century skills; e) Teachers are very interested in applying STEM in learning. This is evidenced by 85% of respondents have implemented STEM learning in their learning design; f) STEM is a learning approach that is relevant to the 2013 curriculum and 21st century learning; g) the majority of science teachers still find it difficult to implement STEM learning. The study of teachers' perceptions of learning plays an important role in formulating ideas for teacher professional development programs. The program must match the teacher's needs in terms of content and pedagogical knowledge to implement STEM learning in the classroom..