ANALISIS POTENSI KURIKULUM IPA SMP DITINJAU DARI PRESPEKTIF STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS)

The development of science and technology in this global era is growing and
cannot be avoided. This demands the ability of future students to master science
and technology that is integrated with other disciplines. STEAM learning is
considered capable of supporting student success in facing the 21st century
education era.
This study aims to determine the potential of the junior high school science
curriculum in terms of the STEAM perspective (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). This research is a qualitative descriptive
study with data collection methods in the form of documentation from several
research journal sources related to STEAM learning in the science curriculum.
This research data was taken by analyzing the potential of the science curriculum
through learning tools in the form of basic competencies for Class VII, VIII, and
XI at the junior high school level. This learning tool is analyzed through
indicators that refer to the concept of the science curriculum and STEAM itself.
The indicators include; (1) Interdisciplinary, (2) Exploration, (3) Interactive, (4)
Innovation, (5) Flexibility and adaptability, and (6) Content Integration. The
results showed that, all science materials for grades VII, VIII, IX at the junior
high school level had the potential to have a STEAM perspective, as shown in the
percentage results for VII obtained a percentage of 63.63%, class VIII was 83.33%
and class IX was 9.00% and for the overall average of 51.98% from 100%. This is
because some of the materials meet the criteria in the predetermined indicators. In
conclusion, some science material at the junior high school level has the potential
to apply STEAM.
Keywords: STEAM learning, science curriculum, STEAM