EFFECT OF STEM EDUCATION BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ON HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS OF SECONDARY STAGE STUDENTS

Abstract

The technology and science are expanding too fast. For humans to obtain everyday knowledge, it is increasingly becoming a basic need. Students in STEM education look for answers to issues that arise in the real world. A single discipline's knowledge and abilities are insufficient to solve the multidisciplinary difficulties that arise in real life. In the present study, the researcher explored the effect on higher order thinking skills of secondary stage students. Quasi-experimental research method and Two group Pre-test and Post-test Experimental Design was adopted. Sample was comprised of class IX 80 students (male & female) of Agra city. For data collection; Self-developed tool viz. HOTS-TS was employed. Data was analyzed by using Descriptive Statistics (Mean, & SD) and Inferential statistics (ANCOVA). Results revealed that the significant effect of STEM Education based Instructional Strategies on higher order thinking skills of secondary stage students. Therefore, it can be concluded on the basis of the conclusion drawn from present study that STEM Education based Instructional Strategies has a great deal of potential to improve and advance our educational settings.