Constructing STEM 3R Activity through Service-Learning Program during Movement Restriction

Authors

  • Masnita Misiran Centre for Testing, Measurement & Appraisal, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Kedah, MALAYSIA
  • Nazihah Ahmad School of Quantitative Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Kedah, MALAYSIA
  • Zahayu Md Yusof School of Quantitative Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Kedah, MALAYSIA
  • Maslina Misiran Sekolah Kebangsaan Jeliang, 33800 Manong, Perak, MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37134/ajatel.vol12.1.7.2022

Keywords:

Active Learning, STEM, Green Education, Service Learning

Abstract

Service-learning is an experiential learning activity that enables mobility from classes in higher learning institutions to be transferred into the community. In this article, we construct a STEM 3R activity that is aligned with school children's curricula to be delivered in an engaging, active, and personalized way. The activity is constructed by using the ExDiDD (Explore, Discover, Develop, Deliver) framework, and is being assessed through dedicated rubrics. Findings suggest improved excitement and interest in STEM education, as well as increase understanding of the environmental issues throughout the activity.

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Author Biographies

Masnita Misiran, Centre for Testing, Measurement & Appraisal, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Kedah, MALAYSIA

School of Quantitative Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Kedah, MALAYSIA

Zahayu Md Yusof, School of Quantitative Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Kedah, MALAYSIA

Institute of Strategic Industrial Decision Modelling (ISIDM), Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, MALAYSIA

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2022-05-23

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Misiran, M., Ahmad, N., Md Yusof, Z., & Misiran, M. (2022). Constructing STEM 3R Activity through Service-Learning Program during Movement Restriction. Asian Journal of Assessment in Teaching and Learning, 12(1), 63–75. https://doi.org/10.37134/ajatel.vol12.1.7.2022

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