SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE STEAM MODEL LEARNING FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ 21st CENTURY CHARACTERS AND SKILLS

Abstract

Globally, learning approaches that combine various scientific fields are in great demand today in education form to improve the outcome of education. In accordance with the needs of life of the 21st-century which requires educated humans not only in the field of science, but also in various other skills such as critical thinking, creativity, mindfulness, communication, and collaboration skills. This research will discuss STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) as a new paradigm that uses multidisciplinary science in a learning approach to develop 21st-century knowledge, skills, and characters. This study uses a literature review with Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The STEAM model can provide new experiences for educators and students to deepen their knowledge based on reality, provide creative opportunities in work, and train communication and collaboration between fields of science with other students. The STEAM model develops learning that improves the quality of learners in terms of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor in solving problems.