Development of a Design-Based STEM Learning Guides for Remote Teaching and Learning Home Economics to Enhance Pre-service Teachers’ Creativity

Vanessa Zabala, Amelia Buan, Kayce Maye Michelle Casas, Avril Joy Ramayan, Ciedelle Grageda, Sasithep Pitiporntapin

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In response to the demand for innovative educational approaches in remote learning environments (RTL), this study explores the potential of design-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning guides in fostering creativity among pre-service teachers (PSTs). Specifically, it aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a design-based STEM instructional guide for RTL in Home Economics education. The study involved six university instructors in Home Economics and 140 PSTs from the Philippines. Data were collected through focus group interviews and pre- and post-intervention creativity tests.  Findings indicate that the design-based STEM learning guides incorporate hands-on activities, increased discussion opportunities, and video materials to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. The guides offer flexible activity options, allowing PSTs to adapt tasks based on their needs, while embedded strategies emphasize skill development and time management. A paired t-test indicated a significant increase in creativity levels following the project implementation, with mean scores rising from 2.79 (SD = 1.27) to 3.84 (SD =0.58), t(30) = 4.21, p < .001, highlighting the guide’s significant impact on PST creativity. These results underscore the value of integrating design-based STEM strategies into Home Economics education in remote settings, providing valuable insights into fostering creativity and promoting innovative teaching practices. This approach establishes a new benchmark for remote teaching innovation and serves as a valuable blueprint for future research and practice in modernizing teacher education.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.24.3.16


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design thinking; home economics; design–based STEM education; learning guides

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