Towards micro-science strategy for resource constraint primary schools to promote STEAM education
- Lalit Kishore
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Towards micro-science strategy for resource constraint primary schools to promote STEAM education
In the modern times, STEAM education is being promoted and supported by educational reforms in most countries. STEAM is an educational framework that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. It blurs the lines between traditional subjects to encourage experiential, project-based learning. The "Arts" include visual design, language arts, humanities, media, and music, allowing students to apply both analytical and creative thinking to real-world problem-solving.
In developing countries in schools in remote areas and in under-developed countries, there are resource contrainsts. However, educators and researchers are advocating for micro-learning strategies and kits with locally available materials to impart STEAM-integrated education as suggested by some research as follows
Michieka's (2014) study investigates the impact of micro-science kits on primary school science education in Kenya, addressing poor performance caused by limited resources and passive teaching methods. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the research shows that implementing these kits fosters hands-on learning, resulting in significantly higher mean scores for the experimental group compared to the control group. The findings suggest that micro-science kits offer a scalable, resource-based solution for improving conceptual mastery and student attitudes in under-resourced schools. The stuges teachers to use heuristic and locally available resource-based teaching approaches for schools deprived of standard science equipment.
Michieka, R. (2014). The effect of using micro-science kits in teaching primary science: a case of primary schools in Getembe division, central Kisii district, Kenya [Master's thesis, Kenyatta University]. Kenyatta University Institutional Repository. https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/items/eb90dec1-d9c9-4510-8035-413b63df8570
Kishore (2026) promots micro-science in the form of hands-on, low-cost experiments for primary school children using everyday household items and affordable kits to cultivate scientific temper. the approach focuses on making science accessible and engaging for young learners by using recyclable and easily accessible household objects to teach scientific principles, which makes science experiments accessible for schools and homes with limited budgets. The primary goal is to shift primary education away from rote memorization and toward hands-on, inquiry-based learning. He advocates for the use of miniature, budget-friendly science kits to allow children to safely conduct their own experiments, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
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Kishore (2021) emphasizes modernizing science education through process-based pedagogy, hands-on experiments, and everyday learning aids. He advocates for transitioning away from purely textbook-bound lectures by incorporating concept maps, diagram-making, and inquiry-driven activities. Key takeaways include making use of interactive learning by integrating practical, low-cost activities like making models and playing word puzzles to engage students. along with the STEAM approach by merging Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to foster holistic, creative, and analytical thinking.Pedagogical Growth: Urging educators to conduct classroom experiments and use formative evaluations to continuously improve science teaching. Also, emphasis should be on inclusive science by designing inclusive curriculums that break gender stereotypes and encourage scientific literacy among all student demographics.
Kishore, L. (2021, January 8). PRESENTATION ON TRAINING SCIENCE TEACHING BY DR LALIT KISHORE DISSEMINATED. Lalit Culp. https://lalitculp.wixsite.com/website
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