تصورات معلمي العلوم و الرياضيات بمدينة نجران عن مدخل (STEAM)‎ و علاقته ببعض المتغيرات

Abstract EN

This study aims to define perceptions of science and mathematics teachers at Najran city about STEAM and its relationship to gender, specialization, school level and experience using descriptive design.

The sample of the study consisted of (221) science and mathematics teachers in the public schools at Najran in Saudi Arabia.

The questionnaire was used to collect the data.

The results of the study showed that the sample of the study knowledge level of STEAM advantages was high (M= 4.17).

It also showed that the most critical requirements to employ (STEAM) in teaching from the study sample point of view are to train teachers and educational supervisors on the optimal use of this strategy and provide technical requirements, classroom equipment and the appropriate educational environment.

Additionally, the results showed that there are statistically significant perception differences existed between male and female teachers in favor of males, the number of year's experiences in favor of the group for more than ten years, the specialization in favor of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics, the educational stage in favor of the secondary school.

The study suggests designing in-service training programs by the Ministry of Education for science and mathematics teachers that include the advantages of (STEAM) and how to employ it in the learning and teaching processes.