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Co-designing a pedagogical framework and principles for a hybrid STEM learning environment design
Tiina Mäkelä1, Kristóf Fenyvesi1, Marja Kankaanranta1
1Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Summary
A new pedagogical framework for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning environments was co-designed with diverse stakeholders. This framework supports effective STEM education by integrating general, cross-curricular, and socio-emotional principles.
Area of Science:
- STEM Education
- Pedagogical Frameworks
- Learning Environment Design
Background:
- Engaging STEM learning environments are globally recognized as crucial.
- Existing pedagogical frameworks for designing STEM learning environments are limited.
- There is a need for a comprehensive framework to guide effective STEM education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To co-design a pedagogical framework and principles for STEM learning environment design.
- To involve diverse stakeholders in the creation and validation of the framework.
- To provide a foundation for developing effective hybrid STEM learning environments.
Main Methods:
- Participatory focus groups with 10-18-year-old students, teachers, directors, parents, university students, and STEM professionals across five European countries (n=132, n=137).
- Validation of the framework through a second round of focus groups with the same stakeholder groups.
- Final review by 20 experts in curriculum, STEM, educational policy, and educational technology via online focus groups.
Main Results:
- A co-designed pedagogical framework with five categories of design principles: General principles, Cross-curricular skills, Ways of teaching and learning, Socio-emotional aspects, and Educational compatibility.
- The framework has been applied to develop a hybrid STEM learning environment.
- The principles can be adapted for any STEM learning environment design.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework offers a comprehensive approach to STEM learning environment design.
- Considering a wide range of design principles is recommended to support diverse teaching and learning methods.
- The framework aims to enhance both subject-specific and cross-curricular competencies in STEM education.
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