STEM Learning and its Barrier in Schools: The Case of Biology Teachers in Malang City

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to determine the teacher's understanding of STEM and the barriers faced by teachers in implementing STEM learning. The study was a qualitative descriptive study. Qualitative data were obtained through a questionnaire given to 15 teachers who are members of the biology teachers learning community (MGMP Biologi) in Malang City. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively based on the results of the questionnaire given to the teacher. The results showed that teachers' understanding of STEM was still low. The main barrier faced in the implementation of STEM-based learning is teacher understanding about STEM still low and students' motivation to learn STEM is less. Suggestions for increasing the intensity and quality of STEM learning in schools are held training to improve teacher skills and collaboration between schools, government, and universities to improve the quality of STEM learning.