The Influence of STEM Approach and Microbiology Experiments on Students' Mastery of Practical Skills
Keywords:
STEM, microbiology experiments, practical skills, students, literature reviewAbstract
Practical skills are an important aspect in science education, especially in the field of microbiology. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) approach has been proven effective in encouraging contextual and applied learning. The literature shows that STEM integration in microbiology experiments can improve students' laboratory skills, both in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. This article is a literature study that aims to analyze the effect of the STEM approach and microbiology experiments on students' mastery of practical skills. This study uses the systematic literature review (SLR) method with sources from relevant national and international journals in the last ten years. The results of the study show that the STEM approach encourages active student involvement, while microbiology experiments provide hands-on experience that strengthens understanding and technical skills. The conclusion of this study strengthens the urgency of integrating the STEM approach in microbiology practices to improve the quality of learning in higher education.
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