An analysis of students’ conceptual understanding using STEM approach educational videos

Abstract

This study aims to determine and analyze the conceptual understanding of students who are taught using STEM approach learning videos on sound wave material. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The research subjects consisted of 19 students of Grade XI of MAN 2 Palu Model in the even semester of the academic year of 2019/2020. The instruments used were a multiple choice test accompanied by a Certain of Response Index (CRI) which was given before and after being taught with STEM approach educational videos, as well as interviews. Respondents included those of high, medium, and low categories proficient students and were willing to do an interview test. The results of this study indicate that the comprehension of the material concept of students before being taught using the educational video integrated with the STEM approach can be categorized as low, and after given the educational video with the STEM approach, the students’ understanding of the concept increases. Therefore, educators can apply STEM approach learning videos in the learning process. For further researchers, this study can provide an overview of the conceptual understanding of students being taught with STEM-approached learning videos. Hence, researchers can develop research using other learning media or in a broader cognitive domain.