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Design and Implementation of a STEM Activity for the Education of Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Authors : Leyla Ayverdi, Yunus Emre Avcu
Pages : 134-158
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Publication Date : 2023-12-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :This study aimed to design and implement an activity in which the STEM approach is included in the 5E model for the education of students with mild intellectual disabilities. The case study method was used in the research. Learning outcomes from different sources have been brought together, taking into account student needs in the activity design. After determining aspects such as the activity\'s duration, methods, and techniques, the application portion of the activity is structured. The engage step started with questions used to attract students\' attention, STEM activity was embedded in the exploration step, and necessary explanations were made in line with the learning objectives in the explanation step. In the elaboration phase, sapling planting work was carried out in the school garden with the students. For the evaluation part, the researchers created a \"Rating Scale\" following the learning objectives. A semi-structured interview form was also created to obtain students\' opinions at the end of the STEM activity. When the design for the activity was finally finished, it was implemented at a vocational school that targeted students with mild intellectual disabilities. The study group comprised 8 high school students with mild intellectual disabilities (two females and six males), identified by convenience sampling among the purposeful sampling methods. At the and of this research it was noted that the activity helped the students meet the necessary learning objectives. Semi-structured interviews conducted with the students revealed that they enjoyed and enjoyed the activity. Due to the fact that the STEM approach facilitates the multifaceted development of students, it may be suggested that this approach be used more often in the education of students with mild intellectual disabilities.Keywords : stem, hafif düzeyde zihinsel engelli birey, robotik teknolojiler, fotosentez, bitki yetiştirme