Designing the teaching process for stem topic “Photosynthesis process in leaf disks” and training teachers in teaching natural science

Abstract

The general education program for Natural Science is oriented toward methods of developing scientific competence. Teachers need to combine STEM education in teaching to develop students' ability to integrate knowledge and skills in the fields of Natural Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics into solving real-life problems. In this research, we design the teaching process for STEM topic 'Photosynthesis process in leaf disks'  based on 5 activities and teacher training in teaching Natural Science in secondary schools. The results show that teachers can improve their understanding of the STEM educaction and are able to design teaching activities on STEM topics in teaching Natural Science.